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Parangalitsa Biosphere Reserve in Rila
Parangalitsa is one of the four reserves included in Rila National Park . The territory covered by the protected area has been evaluated since Ottoman times. At that time in the forests of Parangalitsa only the highest ranking dignitaries were allowed to hunt game. The hunting license was issued only by the Sultan, and he […]
Central Rila Reserve – one of the largest in Europe
The reserve, called Central Rila, is part of the Rila National Park. As a territory, it is the largest reserve in Bulgaria and the Balkans and ranks among the largest reserves in Europe. When and for what purpose was it created? In 1992, the Ministry of the Environment issued Order No. 114, according to which […]
Mineral waters in Dobrinishte
Traditional Kukericarnival in the town of Bansko
Chasingaway of evil forces and spirits is an ancient Bulgarian (and not only) custom that began more than 6000 years ago. Experts can not say with accuracy since when the rituals ofbanishingthe evil forcesexist, but there is evidence that the first kukeri games were held in honor of the god Dionysius, the Greek god of […]
Popovo Lake in the Pirin Mountains
Ski schools in the town of Bansko
Bansko is among the most popular winter resorts not only in Bulgaria but also in Europe. The resort town is preferred for ski vacations, because it offersgreat ski runsthat are suitable for people with different ski and snowboarding skills, but also because it has a very good ski base, and last but not least – […]
Chalinvalog gondola lift
Bansko is our most popular winter ski resort and as such it has numerous ski runs withdifferent level of difficulty that the lovers of winter sports can enjoy throughout the winter season. The ski runs can be reached through a well-established network of ropeways (lifts) that pass just above the resort town and reach all […]
Biathlon in Bansko
Archeology in Bansko – an ancient cultural heritage
If you have visited Bansko at least once in your life, you have already got acquainted with some of the biggest sights of the town, such as the„St. Trinity” church, Velyanova house, Beninata house, Rila nunnery, Nikola Vaptsarov house-museumand many others. Take a walk through the narrow cobblestone streets, explore the little shops, try the […]