News from Bansko

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Bansko Extends Season Till Easter
20.03.2015The season in Bansko will continue until [Easter], announced Ulen JSC, the concessionaire company of the [ski] resort. The snow that has fallen in the past month will allow winter sports fans to ski even in the middle of...
Mother and Son Rescued from the Chutes of Damianitza Lodge
13.03.2015A mother and son from [Sofia] were rescued after a 5-hour rescue operation in [Pirin]. The 55-year-old woman and her 37-year-old son are in good physical health but psychologically traumatized. The 2 tourists did n...
Alberto Tomba Arrives in Bansko to Watch World Cup
26.02.2015The world famous alpine skier Alberto Tomba arrived in Bansko to watch the women's Skiing World Cup live, which is to take place this weekend in the winter resort. The Italian skier is one of the special guests at the...
Ski Slope Kulinoto Near Razlog is Open
06.02.2015The ski slope Kulinoto near the town of Razlog is now open and is awaiting [ski] sports enthusiasts. The small ski slope near Razlog is a prime tourist destination with its excellent skiing conditions and affordable pric...
The Lines at the Ski Lift Continue to Drive Away Tourists from Bansko
20.01.2015The long lines at the ski lift in Bansko are the only thing ruining the image of the [ski] resort. In some cases, people have had to wait 3-4 hours to get up on the slopes. Bansko residents shared in front of "24 Chas...
Starchevata Festival Takes Over Razlog on January 17
14.01.2015Kukeri will stir up Razlog on January 17, Saturday, when the town hosts one of the most fascinating festivals in [Bulgaria], the international Kuker festival "Starchevata", for the 6th time in a row. The spectacular p...
A Successful Start to the Bansko Ski Season
07.01.2015Hoteliers in Bansko are registering a rise in vacationers during the holidays. Based on their findings, not only are foreign visitors allowing themselves longer vacations this year but fellow citizens are as well, inform...
Snow Depth in Bansko Reaches 43 Inches (110 cm)
07.01.2015The conditions in Bansko are becoming ever more suitable for trying out winter sports. Several days ago, the snow depth reached a noticeable 43" (110 cm), informs Standartnews. 8 [ski slopes] are now fully operational...
Familiarizing Razlog Schoolchildren with Kuker Traditions
16.12.2014With the upcoming Kuker festival Starchevata, students from "Saints Cyril and Methodius" elementary school visited the workshop of Dimitar Parapunov, where they were made familiar with the [traditions] of the [ritual]. ...
Hoteliers: Guests in Bansko are Seeking Ever More Pampering
09.12.2014Local hoteliers from the Bansko resort are reporting that tourists in the town seek to be pampered more and more when they come on vacation, writes Standard newspaper. Tourists, especially foreign ones, are no longer ...
Prices in Dobrinishte Cut in Half This Winter
02.12.2014Prices of a winter vacation will be about 50% lower this season in the resort of Dobrinishte. The cut in prices is being done to attract more tourists to the mountain town. Family hotels and guesthouses in Dobrinishte...
The Ski Lifts in Bansko May Begin Operation on December 1st
18.11.2014Even though the official start of the ski season in Bansko will be on December 13th, resort employees are ready to begins ski lift operation on December 1st if there is enough snow. The ski lifts underwent a full insp...
The Road to Bansko Will be Ready by the Start of the Ski Season
14.11.2014Thanks to favorable weather conditions, the emergency restoration work being done along the road from [Simitli] to [Razlog] in the Predel region is expected to finish by the end of the month. The Road Infrastructure ...
Razlog is Promoting its Golf and Spa at the World Travel Market
07.11.2014For the 2nd year in a row, Razlog is participating in the World Travel Market in [London], [Great Britain]. This is the largest event for professionals in the tourism industry and the 2nd most prestigious worldwide. R...
Bansko is Once Again the Most Inexpensive Ski Resort in Europe
05.11.2014For the second year in a row, Bansko has been chosen as the least expensive ski resort in Europe by TripAdvisor, the internet site for travel, reviews and relaxation. According to a study, among 42 European ski resort...
Bansko Mayor: The Season Opens December 13th
31.10.2014Bansko will open its winter season on December 13th, announced mayor Georgi Ikonomov in a media interview. He stressed that by then the resort town will be fully ready for winter sports fans. Currently, workers are la...
Bansko to Organize its 3rd Annual Christmas Fair
31.10.2014This year, Bansko will be organizing its 3rd annual Christmas Fair. Cozy wooden houses, situated in the central square of the resort town, will greet residents and guests beginning December 13th, 2014 all the way to Janu...
Turkish Tourists to Flood Bansko
22.10.2014A boom of Turkish tourists is expected this winter season in Bansko. There are already quite a few reservations made by citizens from Bulgaria's southern neighbor, announced the local tourist agency. It is estimated t...
Cleaning Razlog for the Upcoming Annual Town Celebration
22.10.2014Fall cleaning in Razlog is continuing with full speed ahead. Throughout the past week, the shrubs in the town's parks were pruned and shaped. Dry and broken tree branches have been removed, fallen leaves are being gat...
Foster Care is Gaining Popularity in Razlog
15.10.2014The social initiative "National Association of Foster Care" is being ever more widely accepted in Razlog. Initially, residents of the town were skeptical of the idea of children being accepted into foster [families], ...

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