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Bansko provides an interesting combination of natural beauty mixed with the unique atmosphere of an ancient Bulgarian town. While wandering through Bansko's quiet streets you will find a sense of peacefulness that emanates from the mountain peaks that surround the town.
Bansko is just 160 km south of the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, 60 km Southeast of Blagoevgrad and 6 km south of Razlog. Bulgaria has four international airports of which Sofia airport is just 3 hours flying time from London. The transfer time from Sofia to Bansko takes 2.5 hours by road.
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Obviously Bansko's outdoor activities are primarily based on and around its breathtaking slopes. The Pirin mountains have a predominantly Alpine character and boast three peaks towering above 2900 m. However, the slopes are perfectly equipped to offer runs and tracks to encapsulate all types of skiers from novices to experts. Bansko is a climatic mountain resort with a short summer and long winter.
While Bansko is famous for skiing, snowboarding and extreme sports, its dramatic landscape acts as the perfect backdrop for activities including climbing, trekking, walking and mountaineering. Bulgaria is also tipped to be the future golf destination of southeast Europe.
Bansko Events Diary
| August 2010 | Bansko Jazz Festival 2010 |
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| The Bansko International Jazz Festival is on from 8 to 13 August 2010. | |
| October 2010 | The Day of Bansko 2010 |
| In October 2010 Bansko will be celebrating 98 years of liberation; once part of the Ottoman Empire, Bansko was incorporated into Bulgaria in 1912 after the first Balkan War. | |
| 1 Dec 2010 | The ski lifts start operating |
| Weather dependant the slopes will open on Wed 1 Dec 2010 | |
| 11 Dec 2010 | Opening of the Ski Season |
| The official opening of the ski season in Bansko will take place on Saturday, 11th of December. World famous skiers will show their skills on Alberto Tomba ski slope. | |
| 25 Dec 2010 | Christmas 2010 |
| Christmas in Bansko is a special time and in addition to all of the facilities and activities available throughout the main ski season a traditional British Christmas day dinner is also available within the apartment complex restaurant, complete with a visit from Father Christmas and followed off with a disco. | |
| 31 Dec 2010 | New Years Eve 2010 |
| If you're staying in Bansko for the New Year then you're in for a treat, the firework show in the town square is very impressive and of course you can see the infamous kukri dancers through the streets of Bansko. You can also celebrate New Years Eve within the apartment complex, which offers a New Years Eve Disco and hot buffet. | |
| 19 Feb 2011 | Spring Half Term 2011 |
| Celebrate the Spring half-term holiday's at Chez Moulton in Bansko though book quick as these weeks go quickly. |