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While Bulgaria is well known for its skiing few foreigners are aware of the vast range of other
activities available. The following can be done alone or a personal guide/instructor can be arranged.
Contact us for further details.
International Jazz Festival - Since 1998, Bansko has hosted an enormously popular International Jazz Festival branded "the music of the free people". The event takes place every year 8 - 13 August and was inspired by Dr Iliev's idea to transform Bansko into a centre of significant cultural importance - the festival has undoubtedly fulfilled it's purpose. The number of participants and quality of performances has steadily increased and 2011 was no exception.
Mineral
baths - These exist all over Bulgaria and the nearest to Bansko (6 km south) is in the village
of Dobrinishte where there are 17 mineral springs with water temperatures between 30-43 C. Scientific studies
rank Bulgaria among the foremost in Europe for hydrothermal, bioclimatic and mud treatments, sea cures and other health resources.
Bulgaria is a world leader with its exceptional diversity of medicinal herbs and the excellent curative properties of its
apian products.
Kayaking - Go rafting with your own personal guide along two of Bulgaria’s most beautiful rivers - the Struma and Mesta Rivers. Instructor, equipment, and lunch included.
Horseback Riding - Visit the horseback riding school and check out the numerous riding routes. Enquire about the horseback riding tour which includes transport, lunch, and a personal guide. The trip takes you through breathtaking scenery in the Kresna gorge on horseback.
Hiking/walking - Pirin Mountain is a tempting site for every hiker. The mountain offers magnificent scenery, numerous crystal clear lakes, and interesting species of flora and fauna! If you are planning to go hiking independently you should visit the Bansko tourist office for hiking maps, advice, and a personal guide should you wish.
Mountain Biking - Enjoy the magnificent scenes of Bansko and surrounding area by mountain bike; all levels of experience welcome. Experience unforgettable and breathtaking scenery along specially marked trails. The tourist office and various other places in Bankso have a range of imported models available for hire. From a climatic standpoint mid-June to late September is the ideal time for biking in the Pirin, while in the Rhodopes it's feasible until mid-October.
Kayaking - Go rafting with your own personal guide along two of Bulgaria’s most beautiful rivers - the Struma and Mesta Rivers. Instructor, equipment, and lunch included.
Horseback Riding - Visit the horseback riding school and check out the numerous riding routes. Enquire about the horseback riding tour which includes transport, lunch, and a personal guide. The trip takes you through breathtaking scenery in the Kresna gorge on horseback.
Hiking/walking - Pirin Mountain is a tempting site for every hiker. The mountain offers magnificent scenery, numerous crystal clear lakes, and interesting species of flora and fauna! If you are planning to go hiking independently you should visit the Bansko tourist office for hiking maps, advice, and a personal guide should you wish.
Mountain Biking - Enjoy the magnificent scenes of Bansko and surrounding area by mountain bike; all levels of experience welcome. Experience unforgettable and breathtaking scenery along specially marked trails. The tourist office and various other places in Bankso have a range of imported models available for hire. From a climatic standpoint mid-June to late September is the ideal time for biking in the Pirin, while in the Rhodopes it's feasible until mid-October.
Dancing
Bear Park - The world’s largest and most sophisticated rehabilitation park
for bears. The park is located near the small town of Belitsa. Learn more about the “Four Paws” charitable
foundation for the protection of animals. Thankfully the bears are not paraded around by chains attached to their noses
any longer as done for 300 years; now they are respectfully cared for in the park. 18 bears in total to see.
Paragliding - Organised locally and costs around 60 EUR as opposed to 500 EUR as in other parts of Europe! Contact www.skynomad.com.
Paragliding - Organised locally and costs around 60 EUR as opposed to 500 EUR as in other parts of Europe! Contact www.skynomad.com.
Rock Climbing - Bulgaria's mountainous terrain means that the opportunities
for climbing are practically limitless. The most popular areas with mountaineers and rock climbers are Mt Malyovitsa in the
Rila Mountains, the karst region to the north of Mt Vihren (in the Pirin range), and the Blue Rocks outside Sliven. At the
time of writing no foreign operator offers package trips for rock climbing however you can hire equipment and a personal guide
from Odysseia-In in Sofia at a cost of approx 25 EUR per person per day.
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Bird
Watching - Bulgaria is great for bird watching and is a nesting ground for most European species
in spring (May–June) and on the migratory path of many Asian ones in autumn (Sept to mid-Oct). In total there
are around 400 species. There's plenty to see at any time, owing to the diversity of ecological niches and the fact that
farmers use less pesticides and insecticides than in Western Europe. For further information contact the Bulgarian
Society for the Protection of Birds which can recommend local guides and advice on all matters ornithological.
Zoology, Botany and Geology - Aside from birds, Bulgaria's fauna includes most of the Balkan and Mediterranean reptiles (over fifty species) and mammals. Mountainous areas are the habitat of bears, boars, wolves, wild cats, deer, foxes and badgers, while... more
Paintball - A fun game for the whole family! Contact us for a wide range of games and activities on offer.
Zoology, Botany and Geology - Aside from birds, Bulgaria's fauna includes most of the Balkan and Mediterranean reptiles (over fifty species) and mammals. Mountainous areas are the habitat of bears, boars, wolves, wild cats, deer, foxes and badgers, while... more
Paintball - A fun game for the whole family! Contact us for a wide range of games and activities on offer.
