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If you are connoisseurs of extreme sensations and are looking for a new challenge while relaxing at one of the Bansko hotels, perhaps rafting is your extreme adventure. What is this sport?   Rafting is an adrenaline-pumping sport where participants descend on river rapids in inflatable rafts (boats). Depending on the strength of the rapids […]

In the southwestern end of Pirin, nestled between the “Melons” (the sand pyramids) is the smallest town in Bulgaria – Melnik. And right here, on one of the hills rises the Kordopulov House – the largest surviving revival house to date on the entire Balkan Peninsula. History of the Kordopulov House The house was built […]

As one of the best winter resorts not only in the Balkans but also in the world, Bansko is a desirable destination for winter sports lovers. You also like to go down the white slopes of Bansko, but as any parent, you wonder if the resort offers the right conditions for a winter holiday with […]

Once again you have decided to rest in Bansko because it is one of your favorite places to relax. You like the nature that surrounds the town, admire its many sights, adore its traditions and cuisine. Therefore, you cannot wait for the day when you will stay again at your favorite hotel in Bansko . […]

You love to admire the beauty of the mountains and often take some hiking trails around Rila . You have traveled quite a few beautiful corners of the mountain, but there is still plenty to see and stop looking for interesting hiking trails to take the next trip, at the foot of Rila or Pirin […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you have chosen Bansko for your vacation, take at least a day to make a trip to Dobrinishte, you will not regret it for a second. What is the location of the mountain town? If we say that the town is located a “stone’s throw away” from our most visited winter resort Bansko we […]

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 […]

Even if you are not a big fan of the mountain hikes, if you are near the town of Bansko or Dobrinishte, choose one day from your vacation to take a walk to one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in Pirin – Popovo Lake. Location Papaz göl or Popovo Lake is located in […]