Bansko Property
Bansko is a leading ski resort in Bulgaria and one of the most attractive property markets for Bulgarian property. Investment in Bansko has created a ski resort of international standards without the prices to match.
Overseas property investors are flocking to Bansko to secure ski resort property at prices that represent a fraction of Western European ski resorts.
Bansko
Nestled between the Pirin, Rila and Rhodope
mountain ranges, Bansko is located at the foot
of the Pirin National Park, listed in the World
Register of Natural Heritage. It is a climatic
mountain resort with a short hot summer and long
mild winter. Snow falls are abundant, providing
a constant winter snow cover up to 2 m thick.
The region is famous for its cuisine and colorful
folklore and offers various entertainment opportunities.
The access to Bansko is convenient even in winter
conditions. The distance to the nearest airport
– the Sofia Airport - is 160 km, and is
covered in just 2 hours by car.
Bansko Skiing
Bansko is the youngest and the best developed
ski resort in Bulgaria. The skiing conditions
are excellent. The slopes offer runs and tracks
for all types of skiers, from starters to experts,
and the ski runs are maintained in excellent condition.
The resort is equipped with machines for artificial
snow. The two major ski regions of Bansko - the
lower called Chalin Valog (1,100 - 1,600 m) and
the higher Shiligarnika (1,700 - 2,500 m) - are
situated above the town, on the northern slopes
of the Pirin Mountains. Slalom and giant slalom
runs are available in the Shiligarnika region.
The total track length is 75 km with plans to
expand this to 95 km by 2006. A gondola lift provides
convenient access from the town to the ski slopes,
a further lift is planned for 2006/07 season.
Bansko is applying for the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Bansko Summer Tourism
Bansko is a great place to visit during the warmer
months from May through October. The Pirin National
Park combines breath-taking views with excellent
opportunities for hiking and sightseeing, including
plethora of lakes, waterfalls, caves and historical
sights. The town and the nearby villages are known
for their healing mineral water springs, providing
opportunities for rest and relaxation.
Culture and Traditions in Bansko
The town of Bansko attracts visitors with its
120 cultural monuments. It is famous for its fortified
and artistically decorated houses, museums and
the Bansko School of Art. A very interesting site
is the Holy Trinity Church, with its 30 m high
bell-tower and clock, splendid murals and woodcarvings.
Every August Bansko hosts the National Jazz Fest.
Museum houses and collections, souvenir shops
and romantic holiday residences, hotels and taverns
complement the unique atmosphere of this splendid
Bulgarian resort.
Investment in Bansko
Bansko has attracted exceptional tourist and investor
interest in the last three years. Among the most
notable developments are the expansion and modernizing
of the ski runs and equipment, as well as the
construction of new hotels and residential developments.
Regardless of the increased capacity, Bansko is
generally fully booked during the winter months
with Bulgarian, Macedonian, Greek and British
tourists making up the bulk of the visitors. With
its year-round activities, rich history and traditions,
and mineral water springs, Bansko represents not
only an attractive tourist destination, but also
a great opportunity for the seeing investor. |
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