streets with stone houses, 120 cultural monuments, museums and
permanent ethnographic exhibitions. In the centre is The Holy Trinity church
with its 30 m high bell tower and clock, splendid murals and woodcarvings.
In summer hiking, climbing and horse riding are popular. There are well
signed routes and hikers' chalets. Mountain bikes can be hired in order to
explore this beautiful region. Local companies can organise trips in the
mountains e.g. white water rafting, canoeing, paragliding. Also in summer
the town hosts a week long jazz festival and other events.
For après ski the traditional Bansko tavern ("Mehana"), with their
exceptional charm and style offer local atmosphere with their cuisine and
good selection of Bulgarian wines. Most of the local "Mehanas" even offer
live folk music. A visit or two to these is a must! Discos and night clubs
work without time limit, and usually close early in the morning.
The Ian Woosnam Design Pirin Golf Holiday Club complex is two miles away
and is due to open in 2007.
As the cost of living is very cheap in Bulgaria, your money will go several
times further here than in skiing resorts in other parts of Europe.
