It can cost less than you’d think to get a taste of the action with our choice of cheap ski holidays. Bulgaria’s resorts are perfect for winter sports on a budget, and also an excellent choice for beginner skiiers. The country’s main ski resorts, Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo all offer equipment hire, English-speaking instructors and some excellent après-ski activities, including great value food and drink, bars and clubs. You can also take in historic sites like the Rila Monastery – a perfectly preserved monastery on Rila mountain – or have a pampering day in one of the area’s hot mineral spring spas.