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Bansko is both the newest ski resort in Eastern Europe and one of Bulgaria's most historical towns. It offers a great budget solution and with many recent improvements in skiing and accommodation Bansko is becoming an attractive option for British skiers.
Situated in south west Bulgaria at the foot of the Pirin and Rita mountain ranges, about three hours' drive from Sofia, Bansko is an up and coming resort. It has a wealth of history so offers visitors more than skiing.
Traditionally it has been frequented mainly by German, Greek and Balkan tourists as it is generally better value and more accessible than other western European resorts.
Bansko is small and split into the old town, with many bars and restaurants, and the new town which is rapidly developing. The main gondola lift is in the new town, about 10 minutes walk from the centre of the old town.
Apres-ski in Bansko is a mixed bag. Bars can be lively and they have of the best night clubs, the prices are very reasonable but the decor and music can be a be dodgy !
The currency in Bansko is leva, you can generally get a good exchange rate at the cash machines.
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Return flight to nearest airport €70
Airport transfer : price per person return; based on a full private bus transfer: €35, approximately 1.5 hours
Accommodation: b&b price for 6 nights (price per person; based on 2 people sharing a double room) €100
Lift pass: 6 days low season €140
Equipment hire: skis/boots/poles for 6 days €90
Lunch x 6: at cheap/mid-range mountain restaurant €35
One supper out: €15
Apres-ski: 6 pints/large beers over the week €10
Grand total: €495
| Nearest airports | Type of resort | Stay in | Go for a |
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| Sofia | Mountain town | Chalets Hostels Hotels Tour operator | Week Weekend |
| Good for | On the piste | Children | Food and drink |
| Freestyle Snowboarding | Free nursery slopes Online lift passes Ski in, ski out | Creches Babysitting Ski schools | Apres-ski Evening drinking Resort dining Vegetarian Family friendly Live music Late drinking Mountain dining |
| Other | Other activities | ||
| Internet access Churches | Adrenaline fuelled Sightseeing Relaxation Shopping |
| Report date: | 17 Nov 2008 |
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| Last snowed: | na |
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| Lifts open: | na out of 14 |
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| Lower slopes: | 0cm |
| Upper slopes: | 0cm |
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| On-piste: | na |
| Off-piste: | na |
| Resort runs: | na |
