It may seem a little early to start planning a winter holiday, but unfortunately, we are heading towards colder weather. On the other hand, some of you may have recently got back from your summer holiday, and are desperate to book another break! Either way, there are some great deals to be had by booking early. Secure a cheaper destination for your skiing holiday this winter. Check out our pick of the best discount skiing destinations in Europe.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria is an excellent place to head for winter sports enthusiasts. Boasting an excellent selection of resorts to suit all abilities. Bulgaria is also great for skiers on a budget. The resorts offer great value lift passes, relatively cheap lessons and fairly priced equipment hire. Some of the top resorts include Bansko, Borovets, Semokovo and Pamporovo. With après ski activities a-plenty, you can’t go wrong with one of these discount skiing destinations. Plus flights are relatively cheap too.
Romania
A beautiful country with a unique culture, Romania is another of the cheapest European skiing destinations. Some resorts here are open all year round and some benefit from a covering of snow for 120 days per year. This will depend on each individual resort of course. With some exceptionally long runs, varied terrain, great resort facilities and enjoyable après ski entertainment, Romania is definitely worth considering for some cheap winter sports activities.
Slovenia
Flights to Slovenia are sure to be purse friendly. The ski season runs from December to May, so you can choose the cheapest period to suit you. The cost efficiency doesn’t stop there though. The ski passes in Slovenia are great value for money too. The resorts won’t be anywhere near as busy as some of the resorts in neighbouring countries. This makes it an un-crowded, family friendly skiing destination. With a variety of terrain catering for both beginners as well as advanced skiers, Slovenia is well worth considering for your skiing holiday this winter. For a good choice of hotels with discount prices, visit Slovenia Accommodation for more information.
Estonia
Estonia is slowly emerging as a popular destination for skiers and is relatively cheap when compared to other European resorts. Thanks to its location, snow levels are consistent and generally quite stable; in Estonia so you won’t be short of snow. Whilst the resorts can cater for both beginners and experienced skiers, the terrain is rather more hilly than mountainous. It is often considered more family friendly than a ‘ski-a-holic’ paradise. Favourable resorts include Kaariku and Kuutsemae but there are several others to choose from.
Bear in mind that whilst winter sports are of course a lot of fun but there can be risks involved. Make sure you are fully prepared before you head off on your skiing holiday and take out comprehensive travel insurance. Their policies cover off-piste skiing as well as snowboarding and will cover loss or damaged equipment. With so much covered, you can’t afford to be without it!
Are you planning a skiing break this winter? Where are you off to? Feel free to add your comments!
IT’s great to see these resorts become more popular. Not everyone can hit up the world renowned resorts due to budget, but as long as your riding with friends you could be anywhere to a degree!