Snow Sports, Mountaineering, Mountain Biking, White Water Rafting, Horse Riding, Wine Tasting and Historical Tours.  In this beautiful country, anything is possible.


The Winter

W ith over 70km's of piste and endless off-piste trails, Bansko can accommodate both the beginner and the advanced skier and snowboarder alike.  100% of these pistes are covered by snow cannons for the 2008-09 season, from the highest point at 2560m down to the lowest point at 1000m.  And the fun doesn't stop here.  With several spa hotels, an outdoor ice skating rink and the old town of Bansko with its traditional Mehana's (Taverns), the day has just begun!

                                       Bansko Ski Map
   Mountains
   
   bansko Ski Lift

  Ski Piste
     
  Photo with Shrek    Mehana    Ice Skating   
       

The Summer

W orld Heritage and National Park land covers most of the mountainous area above Dobrinishte.  It is the starting point for some of the most accessible hiking, mountain climbing, biking and lake fishing in Europe.  The Chair lift runs throughout the summer and there are a series of huts for over-night stays.

Fishing    Mountain Lake   Bazbog

Mountain Lake    Horses   Mountains
  
Katarino Spa    Bear Park    Thermal Mineral Pool

Or for the little more adventurous...


  rafting    Kyaking    Mountain Biking   Karting

And for those interested in the history of Bulgaria, Sites of world Heritage and/or cultural heritage, the Rila Monastery, Old Roman Plovdiv with its amphitheater and the Melnik wine area are all easily accessible.

       Plovdiv   Melnik  Rila Monestery

Since joining the EU Bulgaria has put itself on the international map with brand new resorts like Bansko attracting World class ski events.  All of the equipment is new, the skiing is excellent and all for a fraction of the price of other European ski resorts.  Low cost airlines including Easyjet and Wizzair are now flying to Sofia, from Manchester and London.  We suggest you give it a try.  You might be surprised!