Saturday 8 November 2014

BANSKO, BULGARIA SKI RESORT



Bansko
Bansko is at the foot of the Pirin mountains.  The nearest airport is Sofia and the winter resort is 170 km away from the airport.

Bansko lies at a height of 936 metre while the highest ski run is at 2560 metre and the longest is 7 km.  The longest down hill route 16km.  It has facilities for beginners, intermediate and advance skier.  Also the snowboarders are not forgotten and can show off their skills in “Fun Park” with artificial bumps and jumps.




The Fun Park has floodlights and connects to the ski road down to the centre. Various types of ski lifts and length are available. 

All the runs have artificial snow machines which guarantees snow even in the warmest weather.  A ski/board road takes right back to the centre of the town. 




Bansko itself is a mixture of old and new houses and hotels. The Old Clock Tower had been keeping time for the last 150 years. The local “Mehanas”  at the centre are numerous taverns and restaurants. Here you can find original Bulgarian dishes eaten next to roaring log fires and live entertainments.  It will be an unforgettable holiday on the slopes and the evening spend in truly Bulgarian hospitality


One warning or good advice, Bulgarians shake their heads when they mean “yes” and they nod when they mean “no”.


More information available online www.banskoski.com