Location: Bulgaria
Nearest Airport:
Sofia at 110
Miles
Car: not necessary
Nestled between the Pirin, Rila and Rhodope mountain ranges, Bansko is ideally positioned for skiing in the winter and for golfing and hillwalking in the summer. The Pirin mountains are both spectacular and beautiful and are one of only 112 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the world. The region is famous for its cuisine and colorful folklore and offers various entertainment opportunities. Bansko is only 160km from Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. There is a new 3 lane motorway connecting Sofia to Bansko. The access to Bansko is convenient even in winter conditions.
Bansko is a climatic mountain resort with a short hot summer and long mild winter. Snow falls are abundant, providing a constant winter snow cover up to 2 m thick. Bansko is the youngest and the best developed ski resort in Bulgaria. The skiing conditions are excellent.