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Bansko is one of the most popular ski resorts in Bulgaria. The modern ski center is a favorite destination for all tourists. Every year, more delightful hotels are built here, and the infrastructure continues to develop. This article will tell you about the magnificent winter resort that everyone should visit.

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Bansko is a small town located in southwestern Bulgaria and is known for its stunning mountain scenery, modern ski facilities and a vibrant nightlife.

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The Bulgarian city of Bansko is located in the Pirin Mountains. During the winter period, it boasts a wonderful ski resort. This popular holiday destination is situated 160 kilometers from the capital of Bulgaria - Sofia. For some tourists, it has become a tradition to celebrate New Year in Bulgaria.

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The city of Velingrad, located in the Pazardzhik region, is considered the center of medical and spa tourism in Bulgaria. Here you can find a large number of hotels to suit every taste and budget, offering treatment for various ailments depending on the composition of the mineral water. Settlements located near mineral springs are not uncommon in Bulgaria, but not every city bears the title of "SPA capital of the Balkan Peninsula." By the way, you can reach here via a picturesque narrow-gauge railway from Bansko. More information can be found in the article Rhodope Narrow-Gauge Railway. Schedule, Prices, Tickets.

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Muratov Peak or Muratov Versh (Bulgarian) is located in the chain of peaks of the Pirin mountain range in southwestern Bulgaria. The nearest town is Bansko (one of the popular ski resorts). The height of the peak is 2669 m. Travel time (round trip) is about 4.5 hours. This article will describe in detail the independent climb to Muratov Top and the route to Lake Muratov.

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The Devil's Path or “Dyavlskata Ecopteka” is a several kilometers long path laid along wooden footbridges along the picturesque rocky gorge of the Rhodope Mountains. The official opening took place in August 2015. It’s not for nothing that the route received such a frightening name: horror and delight will accompany you throughout the entire journey. Although the project was funded by the European Union, entry and parking are completely free.

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Bulgaria is so striking in its diversity, diversity of places and types of recreation that it is impossible to give a definite answer to the question “where is the best place to relax on the Bulgarian coast?” It's just not possible. People understand vacation in completely different ways: for some people picture hotel/swimming pool/all inclusive, for others - life in a city apartment sea, some people cannot imagine a vacation without a villa with a pool and a sauna, others - without travel, excursions and a colorful tape of changing landscapes...

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Bezbog peak is located in the Pirin mountain range, the nearest settlement is Dobrinishte village. Rote is suitable for beginners as the easiest and safest. If you never hike to winter mountains and have no idea what awaits you upstairs this article is for you. We'll tell about how to climb to Bezbog peak by your own.

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The previous article tells about time spending options in Bansko within the city limits. Further, we'll present 10 more TO DO tips for those who ready to drive a bit away, using personal or public transport.

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Everyone knows that skiing and snowboarding is definitely the main entertainment in winter Bansko. Accordingly, from December to March, the city is filled with fans of white sport. In the morning they hurry to the ski lift, and in the evening, after dinner and some rest, they already dream about the next day in mountains.

They say, that real sports fans are walking directly from the ski lift to a hotel and backward, saving energy and not being distracted by anything else. However, some tourists are get bored in the small city, we hope this article will be useful to them. So, 20 things to do in winter Bansko are listed below.

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