The assets that make Bansko so attractive in recent years are not just a few. During the last few years the area has been highly developed as a result of a massive investment process, expressed by building of many new hotels and resort facilities, restaurants, clubs for entertainment etc. A brief look at the factsheet shows the following: - More than 70km of marked ski runs and cross country tracks (longest ski run – 3,5km); altitude of the ski runs: 1100-2560m; main slopes exposure: North - ...

During the last 5 years Bulgaria became a fast-growing skiing destination and the country's three major ski resorts - Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo have been improved to a great extend as a result of a large amount of investments. Natural resources in Bulgaria are excellent for skiing. The diverse relief - different mountains with different features, and the specific climate conditions, together with well developed infrastructure turned Bulgaria into a paradise for skiers from beginners and ...

Renting a car in Bulgaria is rather tricky experience for newcomers, hiding loads of unexpected surprises. The article describes the general situation with this highly appreciated way of travel by most foreigners. Heading to Bulgaria for a business meeting? Maybe you’re planning to cool off during a family summer vacation to Bulgarian mountains? Perhaps Sunny Beach or a peaceful pristine beach on the Black Sea cost is your destination. No matter what the reason for traveling in Bulgaria is, you ...

Known as the sunniest and the southernmost ski resort in Europe, Pamporovo enjoys mild winters with a lot of snow and number of sunny days during the season from December to May exceeding 120 days. Pamporovo is placed in the Rodopi Mountains, famous for being the birth place of the mythical singer Orpheus. It received its name from the convoys of mules of the Raicho Belev, a man from the town of Smolyan, which followed one another as the wagons of a train (from the Turkish word for “train” ...

When mentioning skiing in Bulgaria, the first name that comes is Borovets. Established at the end of the 19-th century as a hunting place for the Bulgarian kings, Borovets gradually developed into a modern ski resort of high-class and luxury hotels, haute-cuisine restaurants and an excellent network of ski runs and lifts along the slopes of Rila Mountains, providing excellent opportunities for the whole range of winter sports — from Alpine to cross-country skiing, ski jumps and biathlon. The resort ...

Bansko has the best snow record and the longest ski season (15 Dec - 15 May) of all Bulgarian ski resorts. During the last few years the area has been highly developed as a result of a massive investment process, expressed by building of many new hotels and resort facilities, restaurants, clubs for entertainment etc. This is a nice and cosy small town situated at the foot of the one of the most beautiful mountains – Pirin. The town delights with its 200 years old stone houses and narrow cobbled ...