Bansko is excited to be hosting the FIS Ski World Cup at Banderishka Polyana on 22-24 Feb. The slope "Mark Girardelli" will host the speed disciplines Super G and Giant Slalom. The slalom for the Alpine Combination will be at the "Alberto Tomba" slope.
BANSKO WORLD CUPBansko Winter Skifest (19 JAN - 3 FEB), the hottest global winter festival of Turkey, celebrates its 6th year! Hosted in Bansko (Bulgaria) - Europe's premier winter sports center; with its long and well-kept ski tracks for all levels, its vibrant nightlife, its colorful casinos, bars and restaurants and comfortable hotels.
VISIT WEBSITECross-country skiing is not recommended and is at your own risk!
READ MOREFrom next year Bansko will enjoy the new vision of the park and the lake. This will happen thanks to the decision taken today by the ministerial council, which was aimed at nearly 940,000 leva for the purpose.
READ MOREThe mayor of Bansko (Bulgaria’s Best Winter Resort 2013-2018) Georgi Ikonomov said he was disappointed by the Supreme Administrative Court’s (SAC) decision to reject changes to the Pirin National Park management plan that would have opened the door to building a second ski lift in the resort and warned that the court’s ruling will have far-reaching negative consequences for Bulgaria’s future as a winter sports destination.
READ MOREGreen cheese, craft beer and creative fine dining: discover the cutting-edge food trends putting Bulgaria on the culinary world map.
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You can now get your dinner delivered in Bansko... Yes, sir, to your apartment. Although, currently only two restaurants are participating, it's a good start, no doubt.
Life is too short to drink bad wine. The one & only Wine Bar 25 in Bansko re-opens this Friday, January the 11th.
Near Bansko Royal Towers you can find SKAPTOBUSA – a red-hot-wheels kitchen on a mission. Really simple mission to spread joy and comfort. Skapto has locations in Sofia & Plovdiv. Try their mouthwatering burgers this winter season 10am-10pm, from December till April, in Bansko.
Bansko has so many restaurants, that it’s almost impossible to visit them all in one trip (not that you would want to go to every single one), so we’ve put together a list of great restaurants that you can check out.
Bansko tavern keepers materialize long-standing dream to create an association in which members of all pubs owned and managed by Bansko citizens.
For more restaurant reviews and ratings, please browse the extensive listings on TripAdvisor for Bansko.
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Bansko Taxi Service For travelling within Bansko you can order a taxi cab by calling +359-74-986-505 or +359-74-988-505
Bansko has a thriving full time community of expats, who get involved in all kinds of community initiatives, from Charity Events to Biking Sundays, from Animal Rescue to group trips to Greece, Turkey and beyond. Currently there are over 12,000 English & Irish property owners in Bansko.
If you are just beginning your journey to buy an apartment in Bansko, take a look at the dozens of Bansko houses & apartments for sale in Bansko. Or if you already have property here, but have decided to sell, check out:
Property BanskoProperty owners in Bansko have a peace of mind, when it's been looked after by a local property management company. A full service would take care of all repairs, cleaning, utility bills, local taxes, categorization, legal support and representation via Power of Attorney, etc.
Apartment Support Services
You can visit in person at B.T.I. Office on 9 Angel Kanchev Street, Bansko or call +359 74-952-353 to schedule a meeting.
Pirin Mountain has six beginners level ski runs, ten intermediate level and two for pros (named after Alberto Tomba).
With a second gondola (hopefully) on it's way, we expect the kilometres of slopes to double, or at least go over 100km.
Authentic Bulgarian Mehanas are typical for the Old Town area, while the New Town has a wide variety of cuisines.
Bansko has a thriving community of expats (the biggest in Bulgaria, unofficially).
