Bansko

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Bansko

Bansko is located in South-western Bulgaria in the foothills of one of the most beautiful Bulgarian mountains – Pirin . The resort is one of the favorite tourist destinations for visitors from Bulgaria and abroad. Offering a variety of opportunities for recreation and entertainment, Bansko is attractive in every season. For the purposes of the summer tourism within the National Park Pirin were developed 13 major and 17 minor mountain route. Rock climbing is permitted in six places. In the high alpine part of the mountain, eight mountain huts and five shelters receiving tourists in the summer.

In winter, Bansko becomes one of the favourite ski resorts for skiers and snowboarders. Average temperature on January ranged around -1.9 degrees in the city and in the mountains between 0 and -16 degrees. Snow depth reaches 2 meters, that define the length of the ski season - from December to April - May.

Amazing natural formations are “Koncheto”, circus “Banski Suhodol” with one of the few polar caps in Bulgaria, caves “Banderitsa” and “Kazana” - one of the most deeepest in the country, natural reserve “Ulen”, crystal lakes - more than 100 in number.

Bansko combines in its own way ancient history and modern present. Cobblestones streets divide modern hotel complex of traditional houses with wooden porch, sheltered behind the double doors. Guests of the city touch pure authenticity of the Bulgarian folklore, unique artistic and cultural values, typical for region. They can taste traditional specialties and red mature wines. The region offers opportunities for mountain (winter and summer) tourism, and spa – tourism. Opportunities for summer tourism are rare combination of landscape, climate, mineral waters with Bulgarian national revival atmosphere of the city. Is a unique wealth
of mountains and forest reserve.

Ski tourism
Bansko, also called the pearl of Bulgarian tourism is the newest and most rapidly developing Bulgarian winter resort. Famous resort town offers a unique combination of excellent conditions for winter sports, pure Bulgarian traditions and customs and rich cultural and historical heritage. Bansko offers many hotels, cozy and small metels and taverns with traditional style and all this combined with delightful nature of Pirin mountain. Bansko is not only beautiful landscape, it is untouched part of the Bulgarian spirit. Bansko is a winter resort with the most modern equipment ski and snowboard slopes. 65 km professionally prepared and reliably safeguarded tracks are available to skiers and snowboarders. Despite the Alpine nature of Pirin, there are wonderful tracks of varying difficulty - from easy for beginners to difficult for professional skiers. The two main ski areas of Bansko – “Chalin Valog” (1100 - 1600 m) and “Shiligarnika” (1700 - 2500 m) are located just above the city and there are regular buses and lift installations too. There is a separate area for sports and tourism with tracks for the ski slalom and giant slalom in the “Shiligarnika” area. In the area “Banderishka polqna”, over Bansko, 5 km runway for ski cross is available.

Bansko Hotels
	Mont Blanc Hotel Resort: Bansko Type: Apartment Hotels Prices start from: 37€ Open all-year round, the Mont Blanc Hotel offers elegant and spacious apartments at reasonable prices close to the centr... Read More >> ...
	White Fir Valley Resort: Bansko Type: Apartment Hotels Prices start from: 24€ White Fir Valley sets a new standard for holiday apartments in Bulgaria. Breath taking views, blended with an outstandin... Read More >> ...
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