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Winter
activities |
During
the long winter season, Bansko provides a wide variety of
winter sports and activities. Here are some of them.
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Skiing & Snowboarding |
| Probably the
most popular in the town, with the 65km of ski-runs suiting
all tastes and abilities. There is also a fun park and half-pipe
in the resort. Click here for
more details. |
Night
ski
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In
the evenings it is possible to ski the last 6km from Banderishka
Polyana down to the gondola station. A 5 minute stroll will
take you back to the apartment, or a 30 second stroll will
take you into the Happy End bar opposite the gondola.
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Off piste and
Heli-skiing |
| If
you're looking for fresh untouched powder, then the limitless
off piste opportunities
will satisfy even the most demanding skiers and snowboarders.
For the adventurous, you can take a helicopter away from the
resort and deep into the Pirin mountain range and take on some
of the backcountry slopes. |
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Ice skating |
| About 5-10 minutes
walk from the apartment is Banskos very own ice skating rink.
Great for winter evenings. |
Ski-doo safari |
| Why not jump
on a ski-doo and plough through the woods Jame Bond style accompanied
by a local guide. |
Cross
country & ski-shoot |
| For the more
athletic, Bansko offers several km of cross-country ski tracks
with shooting ranges |
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Mountain biking |
| Over the last
few years, mountain biking has really caught on in Bansko.
The large forest areas and mountain tracks make it the ideal
place for mountain biking. A popular route is to the Belizmata
reservoir 3km South-West of the town.You will find it by crossing
the bridge near the Bansko Hotel and going straight until the
first field track. Mountain bikes can be rented by the day
for 20 Lev (about £7) from the 'Mountain Tracks' shop
on Ulitsa Pirin (0888 788859 / 0888 703184) 5 minute walk from
the apartment.as well as from most of the big hotels. In the
summer months, your ski locker doubles as a bike store, acommodating
four bikes easily. |
Hiking |
| The Pirin mountain
range has for a long time been a popular hiking destination
in Europe. The hiking season is from early June until late
September and great for day-trips. For extended tours, you
can take a 2 or 3 day hike around Mount Vihren and the lakes
on a circuit beginning or ending at a hut that is accessible
by Road from Bansko or Dobrinishte. The mountain huts provide
both shelter and overnight stays. |
White water rafting |
| Early summer
provides some spectacular category 2 - 5 white water rafting
on the Struma and Mesta rivers, as the snow from the mountains
melts and flows along these main rivers. Rafting day-trips
are available on both rivers both rivers with guide and lunch
provided. |
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Rock climbing |
| Routes for rock
climbers provided with all utilities have been provided on
the north face of mount Vihren and the mounts Samodivski and
Glavnishki Chukar. |
Horse riding |
| A great way to
explore one of Europes most unspoilt nature reserves. Maybe
stopping for lunch in a forest glade or taking a rest beside
a clear cool mountain stream. |
Golf |
| Set at the very
foot of the impressive Pirin mountains, the 18 hole Bansko
golf course is probably going to be one of the best in the
country for quality and facilities. The course was designed
by golfer Ian Woosnam and is being buit by IMG. The course
is due to open in the summer of 2007. Aside from golfing, there
are a large number of top quality facilities on offer to appeal
to everyone. Such as a new sports complex which will include
a football pitch, 2 tennis courts, volleyball and baskball
courts, horse riding centre, spa centre, mineral water swimming
pool, sauna, hydro-massage baths and a wide range of alternative
therapies designed to relax. The complex will also include
a shopping centre and numerous restaurants and cafes. So if
not everyone in the group shares the same passion for golf
as you do, there will plenty to see and do while you enjoy
a round of golf in peace and quiet. |
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Paintball |
| If you haven't
tried it yet, you really should. It's a great sport that can
be enjoyed by all the family. |
Paragliding |
| An exciting yet
peaceful alternative way of decending the mountain. Accompanied
by a pilot, your flight will take you from the top of the Todorka
mountain down to the nursery slopes at the bottom with incredible
views and a very real sensation of free flying. The trip costs
around 150 Leva (about £50). You can find more information
by clicking
here to visit their website. If you still need convincing,
click here to see some footage from a paragliding flight taken
in Bansko. Hang gliding flights are also available in Bansko. |
Caving |
| There are about
4620 known caves in Bulgaria..Most of which have been explored
and many available with guided tours. The most popular being
the Yagodinska cave. |
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Jeep safari |
| What better place
for a complete off-road experience. The narrow dirt tracks
and rugged countryside provides virtually unlimited off-road
tracks, winding in and around the mountains, through rivers
and across rugged terrain. |
Fishing |
| Surrounded by
lakes, Bansko has some excellent locations for fishing. Chances
are, you will have an entire lake to yourself so you can relax,
unwind and admire the stunning backdrop of the Pirin mountains. |
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