The Rila Mountain
The Rila mountain, situated in the western parts of Bulgaria, will fascinate you with its magnificence and beauty. Whichever tourist route you take in the Rila mountain you will be stunned by the marvelous alpine landscape with snow-covered peaks, circuses with crystal mountain lakes, steep cliffs and spectacular waterfalls. The Rila mountain is a real treasure for lovers of extreme sports like mountain hikers and alpinists. It offers numerous signed tourist tracks eco-paths and steep walls suitable for alpine climbing. Tourists can take refuge in a multitude of chalets spread throughout the mountain, which offer basic accommodation and warm food. The highest peak not only in the Rila mountain but on the whole Balkan peninsula is mount Mussala. It rises majestically in the eastern part of the mountain, the famous Borovets resort situated at its foot.The Seven Rila Lakes
The Seven Rila Lakes circus is one of the most impressive natural formations in the Rila mountain. Each of the Seven Lakes bears a name, resembling its shape: Salzata (The Tear), Okoto (The Eye), Babreka (The Kidney), Bliznaka (The Twins), Botanicheskoto or Trilistnika (The Botanical), Ribnoto (The Fish lake), and Dolnoto. The lakes are surrounded by steep rocks and fragrant green meadows. The incredible beauty and the easy accessibility of the place attract thousands of tourists from all over the world. The Seven Rila Lakes are a traditional gathering place for the followers of the White brotherhood who celebrate the union of the human soul and nature each summer in August. Several signed routes lead to the Seven Lakes, one of them starting from the Rila monastery.The Rila Monastery
The impressive architectural complex of the Rila Monastery is nestling in the northwestern foothills of the Rila mountain. It is the biggest monastery in Bulgaria and a significant cultural monument. Parts of it were ravaged and rebuilt many times since its foundation in the 10th c. The Rila monastery boasts an incredibly rich and well-preserved decoration with murals and wood-carvings by self-taught masters. There is comfortable transport from Sofia and Blagoevgrad to the monastery.Borovets ski resort
The ski resort of Borovets has gained world popularity with the excellent conditions for all types of winter sports it offers. Lots of people are attracted by the perfectly maintained ski-runs, the comfortable and cheap accommodation and the numerous opportunities for entertainment in Borovets. The resort offers a wide selection of hotels, varying strongly in rating and style. The biggest of them is the Rila hotel with a capacity of 1300 guests. The Rila hotel has been greatly renovated in the recent years and offers its guests first-class accommodation with various facilities. Most of the rooms and studios in the Rila hotel have a splendid view over the slopes.Skiing in Malyovitsa, Semkovo and Panichishte
Malyovitsa Complex – one of the most beautiful ski resorts in Bulgaria and a famous alpine sports centre. Besides the imposing Malyovitsa peak, there are a dozen more peaks in the region with high cliffs, suitable for alpine climbing. There is convenient transport from the town of Samokov and the village of Govedartsi to the Malyovitsa Complex. The resort is a starting point of many tourist routes in the Rila mountain – to the Strashnoto Lake, to the Seven Rila Lakes, to the Ribni Lakes Chalet, to the Rila Monastery. Panichishte is a small ski resort in the Rila mountain offering several well-maintained ski-runs and comfortable accommodation in the numerous chalets and hotels. There are also good conditions for cross-country skiing and sledding. Some of the ski runs start from the Seven Rila Lakes chalet. Nestling on the eastern slopes of the Rila mountain, the small resort town of Semkovo offers perfect conditions for winter sports and summer mountain hiking. Many tourist routes start from Semkovo and climb up the mountain leading to some of the most beautiful lakes in Rila – the Vapskite Lakes, the Skalishkite Lakes and the Dry Lake.(by:
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Hotel rating:
7.6/10 based on 21 reviews
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hotel overview:
FLORA gives you a cozy and comfortable home and the unique opportunity to enjoy a winter/summer apartment with a breathtaking view at the surrounding nature. This enchanting development assures the relaxing atmosphere of a superb quality complex. Here you will feel safe and at home with your family, make friends, enjoy fascinating serenity and traditional hospitality.
Location:
view the mapThe building is located in the central part of Borovets resort, just 100 meters away from the ski lift and 20 meters away from the beginners slopes.
Address: Borovets 2010, Bulgaria, Borovets
Distance to ski lift:
210m
Distance to center:
400m
Distance to airport:
70km to Airport Sofia
Distance to bus station:
200m
Distance to cash machine:
50m
Distance to exchange office:
50m
Distance to restaurants:
30m
Distance to supermarket:
200m
Distance to shops:
200m
hotel facilities:
all facilitiesAt guest's disposal are:
Main Restaurant Flora with around 350 seats.
Cozy lobby bar.
BBQ under an ancient pine, offering national and local specialties grilled on charcoal.
Convenient Relax zone, located in the main building with heated pool, Finnish sauna, steam bath, fitness. You can also enjoy a variety of massages.
ATM.
Ski wardrobe.
Safe in the rooms:
yes, on payment
Wi-Fi internet in the hotel:
yes, on payment
Wi-Fi internet in the rooms:
yes, on payment
Reception:
24 hours, Located in Daisy Building
Elevator:
yes
Rooms and Accommodation:
rooms detailsCOMMUNITY REVIEWS
+ Review by Hugues Renaux
18.03.2020 08:12
Type of traveller:
friends/company on a holiday
I would recommend to a friend
Flora Apartments Main BuildingMy 3rd time in Flora hotel, and while this appartment was reasonably equiped (even so bare minimum available for cooking ... i.e. a bottle opener could come in handy), it was extremely noisy (slim door between our & neighbors apartment). Reception desk ...
+ Review by Adam Steward
10.03.2019 01:33
Type of traveller:
friends/company on a holiday
I would recommend to a friend
Flora Apartments Main BuildingGood Value for Money with good location
+ Review by Mircea Florescu
12.02.2018 12:32
Type of traveller:
friends/company on a holiday
Flora Apartments Main Building
Hotel looks good, rooms are big enough, staff is friendly.
You can practically talk to your neighbors, the cleaning women were smelling really bad (sweat smell) and after cleaning we had to keep the window open...
basically that is it.
+ Review by Milan Vujicic
05.02.2017 05:09
Type of traveller:
family with children
I would recommend to a friend
Flora Apartments Main Building
These is second tera I stay in hotel.There is a lit of bit strange check in on recepti on in Daisy Apartmant but stay in Flora Apartments.It seams that is something with ownership of floor where we stay.
Room is big and clean.Cleaning lady come quite ...
+ Review by Richard Cooper
08.03.2015 06:54
Type of traveller:
alone on a holiday
I would recommend to a friend
Flora Apartments Main BuildingThe room was good however certain items of equipment were missing ie no fryingpan, glasses or knives and forks. Bed only basis
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