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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 News
- 15 Dec 2009 - No increase in price of ski passes at Bulgaria's major ski resorts
- 14 Dec 2009 - Book Online To Save On Bansko Ski Passes
Bansko Events Diary
| 1 Dec 2009 | The ski lifts start operating | Apartment Availability | ||
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| The official opening of the ski season in Bansko will take place on Saturday, 12th of December. World famous skiers will show their skills on Alberto Tomba ski slope. | 30 Nov - 5 Dec | £125 | ||
| 5 Dec - 12 Dec | £140 | |||
| 12 Dec 2009 | Opening of the Ski Season | Apartment Availability | ||
| The official opening of the ski season in Bansko will take place on Saturday, 12th of December. World famous skiers will show their skills on Alberto Tomba ski slope. | 12 Dec - 19 Dec | £140 | ||
| 25 Dec 2009 | Christmas 2009 | Apartment Availability | ||
| 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. | 19 Dec - 26 Dec | |||
| 31 Dec 2009 | New Years Eve 2009 | Apartment Availability | ||
| 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. | 26 Dec - 2 Jan | GONE | ||
| 13 Feb 2010 | Spring Half Term 2009 | Apartment Availability | ||
| Celebrate the Spring half-term holiday's at Chez Moulton in Bansko though book quick as these weeks go quickly. | 13 Feb - 20 Feb | £250 | GONE | |
| 20 Feb - 27 Feb | ||||
| 4 Apr 2010 | Easter 2010 | Apartment Availability | ||
| Celebrate the school Easter holiday's at Chez Moulton in Bansko and catch the last snow. | 3 Apr - 10 Apr | |||
| 10 Apr - 17 Apr | ||||
| August 2010 | Bansko Jazz Festival 2010 | Apartment Availability | ||
| The Bansko International Jazz Festival is on from 8 to 13 August 2010. | 7 Aug - 14 Aug | £125 | ||
| 14 Aug - 21 Aug | £125 | |||
| October 2010 | The Day of Bansko 2010 | Apartment Availability | ||
| 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. | 2 Oct - 9 Oct | £125 | ||