Sport
& Leisure Activities
Fun (Snowboard) Park at Kartola
Momchilovtsi
offers many leisure and sporting activities the most popular of
which is The Fun (Snowboard) Park at Kartola which is located just
outside the village of Momchilovtsi. Click
here for map/directions to the Fun Park
The Fun Park is the perfect place
to test and improve your skills or simply enjoy the winter fun activities
such as skiing, snowboarding, skidoo-ing in wide open spaces and
snow trekking through the forests. There are also many summer-time
activities and fun such as climbing, mountain biking, walking, hiking,
trekking and paint balling and much more.
The Fun Park has many amenities such
as hire of ski boots, skis and poles, skidoos and tuition can be
arranged. It also has its own cafe with hot and cold refreshments.
The views from the top of Kartola are spectacular and breathtaking
over the surrounding forests and mountains. It is also a wonderful
place for families with children to have fun playing in the snow.
Opening hours and Hire Prices at Kartola
- Opening hours: 10a.m. - 17.00
p.m. every day
- Lift pass for one person: -
12 leva per day or 8 leva per half day
- Skis and snowboard hire including boots:
between 10-20 leva depending on quality
- Ski-doos (snow mobiles) are
also available for hire
Chapels, their locations and their meanings
But
if you wish to enjoy the fresh air and beauty of the village you
may wish to take the guided walk of the 24 chapels. These 24 Chapels
are placed in a circle surrounding Momchilovtsi and signify a "fire
ring". According to legend they were built to protect the inhabitants
and the village from evil and diseases and from further invasion.
You can visit all of these Chapels on a guided walk.
The tour has been split into 3 walks which travel along the east,
north and west boundaries of the Village.
So,
whether you are simply looking for leisurely walking round the village,
take the guided tour of the beautiful, unique chapels, joint the
trips & excursions to see places of interest in and around Momchilovtsi
or want the more active winter sports fun at the Fun (Snowboard)
Park Momchilovtsi has something for everyone of all ages.
Note: for further information about
the Chapels, their locations and meanings see our Chapels page.
For the guided walks please contact the Tourist Information Centre
(details on the Contacts & Information page) |