Activities in Bansko

Bansko has been the most popular winter destination in the Balkans in recent years. The tourist resort is about 150 km from Sofia and the distance Bansko-Sofia is about 2 hours by car. Bansko is located in south-western Bulgaria and has about 10 thousand inhabitants. It is at the foot of Mount Pirin and has an altitude of 936 meters above sea level. Bansko is now a recognized winter resort with a large number of tourists arriving there during the winter months from the Balkans and all over Europe. The first jazz festival was organized in the area a few years ago and thus it acquired, among other things, cultural interest. Book a trip to Bansko today!

Ski Centre

The area is known for its 65 km of 16 ski slopes. Most visitors organise a trip to Bansko to experience an organised ski resort. It is impressive that the ski resort has managed to compete even with the ski resorts of Switzerland and France. The ski resort ensures perfect skiing conditions, as it has slopes for both beginners and experienced skiers all along its length. In some places the track is covered by artificial snow, which creates excellent conditions for winter sports enthusiasts. For those who don't prioritize skiing, they can take a ride on the teleferik, since the ski resort is fully equipped and has modern infrastructure. At the same time, they can enjoy their hot coffee in the Bansko chalet. For those who find themselves at the ski resort, it is a good opportunity to fill their mobile phones with photos of Bansko, because the area is ideal for photos with the tall fir trees and the snowy landscape creating a unique setting.

Shopping

The Bulgarian city has a fairly large shopping centre (Bansko Mall). There you can do your shopping and find clothes and jewellery. You can also find ski and snowboard equipment in case you want to buy your own rather than rent from the resort. Very importantly, in the shopping centre you will find a super market and a bank branch where you can make foreign exchange. You can also buy gifts from the shop, as the prices in the shops are affordable and relatively low. Bansko Mall is undoubtedly the best choice for shopping in Bansko.

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But how do you get to Bansko? There are many ways to get to Bulgaria and Bansko. Getting to Bansko can be done by various means of transport and routes. Starting from Athens or Thessaloniki you can travel to Bulgaria by air and by road. By plane from Athens and Thessaloniki you can get to Sofia airport and from there you can drive to Bansko. The flight takes about 1 hour and the Sofia-Bansko route takes about 2 hours by car. If you choose to drive from Athens and Thessaloniki, the journey time is approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes and 2 hours respectively. banskotheproject.gr can provide you with a complete holiday package in Bansko with both the 2 ways of access to Bulgaria. You just choose how you want to get to Bansko.

Spa & Massage

One of the favorite habits of the guests is the spa and the massage. How could a winter resort with one of the best ski resorts in Europe not have a modern spa and traditional hammam?! In Bansko it's a ritual, the whole process. The town, apart from skiing, is famous for its luxury relaxation and wellness facilities. Most hotels have luxury swimming pools and renovated spa and wellness areas. The massage rooms and gyms promise to rejuvenate and stimulate you physically after a long day at the ski resort.

What you need to know about Bansko

Although many shops accept euros, we recommend that you convert them into BGN to avoid any problems. In the city there are branches of Greek banks where you can make foreign exchange.
As Bulgaria is not in the Schengen area, you will need to bring and show your identity card or passport at the border or airport.
In summer many shops and stores are closed and many hotels are underused.
The local cuisine is really special and delicious.
Many restaurants and shops tend to charge different prices from those in their catalogues.
To avoid travel problems and excessive hotel charges, let the banskotheproject.gr team organize your holidays in Bansko!