Bansko Bulgaria

Bansko Bulgaria is a premier ski resort. A ski holiday in Bulgaria starts here. Recent investment of 20 million pounds has provided this resort with new and up to date equipment and ski lifts and a nomination to host the 2014 winter Olympics. Bansko

Bulgaria ski resort can be found in South-western Bulgaria at the foothills of one of the most beautiful Bulgarian mountains, mount Pirin. 160 kilometres from Sofia, the area is a national preserve and is included in the World Natural Heritage list.

Ever increasing in popularity, Bansko Bulgaria offers well maintained slopes for all types of skiers, from the most proficient to beginners. With a great snow record and the longest ski season in Bulgaria (15 dec-15 may) attracting further investment in hotels and resort facilities, if you are going skiing in Bulgaria, Bansko is the obvious choice.

Of course there is also a lot to do in the town itself. With around 120 cultural and historical monuments to see you will also spend a pleasurable time away from the slopes. Gift and souvenir shops are aplenty and offer local arts and crafts. Remains of ancient fortresses can be visited in Staroto Gradishte just 4 kilometres away. Pirin National Park can be visited and is found to the South of Bansko. Included in the UNESCO list, it is an area of breathtaking natural beauty and should not be missed. The park boasts lakes, waterfalls and caves. There you will find a number of historical sights and wonderful views.

Bansko Bulgaria is the biggest ski resort in the country and therefore offers a range of accommodation to suit everyone: from a 5 star luxury hotel to good value family hotels or apartments. Here you will find something to suit everybody’s price range. It is recommended that visitors pre-book accommodation before arriving as the resort is usually very busy during the winter months.

Bansko is expected to rise in popularity by up to 50% in the next few years. So if you want to be one of those people who enjoyed the popular resort before it became over popular, now is the time to go and experience the splendour of Mount Pirin and the other mountains that surround Bansko, before it becomes overcrowded.

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