Do you love mountainous regions of the world? If you do you’ll love what the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, has to show you.

This is where you will find the mountain called Vitosha. But this isn’t the kind of mountain you will view from afar and take pictures of as it towers over the capital. It is the kind of mountain that can provide you with an active holiday and plenty to explore. It’s more than just accessible – it is a beacon that draws in tourists from a long way away.

Part of the mountain is now a national park, giving you the opportunity to enjoy summer walks and hikes around the area. Be prepared to see a lot of wildlife too if you can keep reasonably quiet!

But of course when it comes to the snowy season this mountain transforms into one of the best known skiing resorts in Bulgaria. It is highly desirable as a place to ski for two main reasons:

• Sofia is just a stone’s throw away, giving you the best of the capital while still providing good ski conditions nearby.
• It is the highest Bulgarian resort there is, providing plenty of opportunities to make sure you get the best of the snow and the slopes.

If you like popular resorts then head for the best one on Vitosha Mountain – Aleko. This resort is ideally set up for skiing regardless of whether this is your first time or you are a seasoned expert. And with views of the Bulgarian capital below, you are never far from the more built up parts of Bulgaria either.

As such the mountain provides activities for everyone to try their hand at. You don’t like skiing? It’s not a problem – head for the national park instead and enjoy all that it has to offer. This is why Sofia and the Vitosha Mountain area is such a popular one for holidaymakers to head to. There aren’t many mountain regions that are good for people who don’t go skiing – but this one certainly does fit the bill.