Location
Prime Location
Bansko is the largest Bulgarian ski resort that is hugely
popular with European Skiers who rate the facilities as
excellent. It a small historic town surrounded by the Pirin,
Rila and Rhodopes mountain ranges, rivers, meadows and
beautiful wooded landscape.
- 2hr drive from Sofia Airport, which has daily flight
links.
- Low cost airline EasyJet flies daily to Sofia from
London Gatwick
Lifestyle
Truly an ‘all season’ location The Balkan Jewel is primly
situated to access a wide range of activities that will
appeal to everyone:
- Skiing - three peaks of more than 2900m, 65km
of ski runs and tracks for all levels of expertise. A
further 200kmm of runs are planned for the next two
years.
- Golf Course - A championship 18-hole golf
course is being developed facing the Balkan Jewel with
the signature of Ian Woosnam.
- Mineral Baths - Only 6km from Bansko these
mineral spring facilities offer bioclimatic and mud
treatments, sea cures and other health resources.
- Rafting - Go rafting in some of the most
beautiful rivers in Bulgaria , the Struma or Mesta with
a skilled instructor. One of the most sought after tours
in the area.
- Cave Exploration -Yagodinska and Magura are
famous for their prehistoric paintings, stalactites and
cave pearls, ideal for day trip exploration.
- Bear Park - The worlds largest and most
sophisticated rehabilitation park for bears, enabling
day tour to see how they live in their natural habitat.
- Hiking/Walking - The Pirin range is a
challenge for every hiker keen to view and explore the
mountain with magnificent scenery, crystal lakes &
species of flora.
- Horse Riding - Enjoy breathtaking sceneries
in peaceful surroundings.
- Bird Watching - One of the Europe’s best bird
watching spots with as many as 400 species in various
seasons.
- Mountain Biking - Explore the magnificent and
breathtaking scenery of Bansko and its surrounding area,
along specially marked trails.
- Rock Climbing - Unlimited opportunities for
rock climbing, for all levels of difficulty, on the Ril
and Pirin Mountains.
- Shopping to Sofia - The busy capital has a
distinct character with tree lined boulevards; there are
plenty of chic boutiques, larger and discount stores.
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