Andorra la Vella is the capital of Andorra, in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain. It’s known as a duty-free retail hub, with shops lining Meritxell Avenue. The 12th-century Sant Esteve church has baroque altarpieces. Former parliamentary seat Casa de la Vall, dating to 1580, features 16th- and 17th-century murals. The nearby area of Vallnord has resorts with trails for winter sports, plus a bike park.
Borovets is the largest and highest ski resort in Bulgaria. Borovets resort is also the oldest in Bulgaria, its origins date back to the late 19th century. Today, Borovets is a modern ski resort, known not only for cost-effective nightlife, but also for luxury hotels, shops and restaurants. Borovets is located only 70 km from the Bulgarian capital Sofia. The second largest city in Bulgaria is less than 150 km away.