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Bansko offers fantastic summer outdoor tourism in the Pirin National Park, as well as good skiiing and boarding in the winter months. No 13 Alex is situated in the prestigious Glazne district, just a few minutes walk from the Gondola or the old town with many restaurants and lively Sunday Market.
This spacious 110 m2 apartment is located on the 2nd floor. The apartment sleeps 6 comfortably, has one double bedroom, one twin room and a sofa-bed in the living area. It has a large lounge and dining area, perfect for social or lazy evenings after skiing, hiking or sightseeing. From the living area, an open plan dining area leads to two balconies with stunning mountain views.
Alex Apartment
Lounge area
Stairway and Landing
Kitchen
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The Pirin/Rhodope Mountains region
The ancient town of Bansko is situated nearby the river Glazne in the north- eastern foot of Pirin, right below the highest and most beautiful part of the mountain, Rila massif and the Rhodope range of mountains can be seen nearby. The mountains provide a amazing scenery with glacial lakes, ridges, caves, waterfalls and high pastures. There are mountain trails / treks for walkers of all abilitys, bike hire is available and for the more adventerous there is kayaking, horse riding, fishing and archery. A new golf course, designed by Ian Woosnam is currently under construction with wonderful views of the Pirin range.
Bankso has cold winters with an abundence of snow offering excellent skiing and in the summer the warm temperatures are excellent for all sort of activities.
Bansko / Glazne area
Bansko is just 160 kilometers away from Sofia and 6 kilometers from Razlog. Of course there's a lot to see in and around the town of Bansko, with many cultural and historical monuments to explore, there also a jazz festival every year. In Bansko there is plenty of restaurants. Several hotels have spa centres with swimming pools, which are available to use. The towns old quarter is best seen on foot, you can see old stone built houses, mehanas (local restaurants) and small shops along the cobbled streets. The Church of Holy Trinity is just of the main square, there are often open air markets selling local handcrafted goods.
Bansko offers great skiing, it has been developed over the last few years with plenty of snow cannons, facilities on the mountain and pistes to suite all skiers. Resort Statistics • Highest Lift: 2560m • Km of Piste: 65km • Longest Run: 16km • Cross Country Trails: 9km • Beginner Slopes: 8 (Blue) • Intermediate Slopes: 11(Red) • Advanced Slopes: 1 (Black) • Mtn Restaurants: 10 • Lifts: 15 (1 Gondola, 7 High Speed Chairs, 7 Drags) • Night Skiing • +30 Snow Canons • Pass Photo Required: No - Auto read chip cards used.
For the summer there are:
Mountain walks - There are some amazing mountain walks in the Pirin Mountain and Pirin National Park with some peaks rising to 2,500m, glacial lakes, old forests & waterfall. Mountain guides are available at very reasonable prices, alternatively you can try out some of the organized walks, there are .
Mountain Biking - Bike hire is available from from as little as BGN 20. You will be asked for a deposit. There are plenty of marked paths, some companies offer guided tours but if you prefer to self hire they should be able to give you a maps.
Fishing - Bansko has some excellent locations for fishing.
Horse Riding, Jeep Safari, Kayaking & Rock Climbing are available from various tour operators.
Dobrinishte is the most famous for its mineral springs. Dobrinishte is only 6 kilometers away from Bansko.
Bear Sanctuary is situated in Rila Mountain 33 kilometers from the famous Bansko. The region is spread with natural forests, valleys and water areas. The park is located in a forest area with natural water resources. It is also a home of the wild brown bear. Every single bear has its own territory with access to water and plenty of space for climbing. The food for the bears is purposely hidden at different places in the park, so that the bears find it themselves, just as if they are in a natural wild environment. The park has rich natural environment, so that the bears can turn back to their normal behavior in nature. The Dancing Bears Park is an international project of “Four Paws” Foundation. It is a non- profit organization. It is financed mainly by charity. Guiding Tour Visits are Organized Every Hour Between: June- September: 10.00 am- 8.00 pm
Rila Monastery is Bulgaria's biggest monastery. The present-day look of the monastery dates back to the 19th century. The residential buildings, which form a closed irregular quadrangle, started in 1816. In the middle of the inner courtyard rises the oldest building of the complex - an impressive stone tower, built in 1334-1335. The entire complex is quite impressive for its size. The 4-floor residential part consists of no less than 300 monks’ cells, 4 chapels, an abbot’s room, a kitchen, a library and guestrooms for donors. The kitchen is particularly interesting for its really huge cooking vessels. The exterior of the monastery is no less intriguing for its high and severe stone walls cut through by small windows – reminding of a military fort rather than a monastery. The church is worth a visit to see the incredible wall paintings. The monastery was declared a national historical monument in 1976, while in 1983 it was inscribed in UNESCO’s list of world heritage.
Staroto Gradishte is just four kilometers from Bansko where there are remains from ancient fortresses and Thracian mound hills.
How to get there
-Brirish Airways, Bulgaria Air, Hemus and Wizzair all offer regular services from the UK -From Sofia, rent a car or take a transfer to Bansko, this takes about 2 hours travelling though stunning mountain scenery. -We can book a car for you and arrange for detailed directions, or arrange for collection and transfer to Bansko this costs approximately £60.00 for per car.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Sofia: 160 km
Activities near Bansko
Sports: Ski resort location Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Sauna, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The kitchen is fully equipped with an oven and four ring hob for those that are planning to eat "at home" We provide a PS2 with a slection of games and DVDs. This can also be used as a CD player.
The apartment also has use of a sauna and jacuzzi.
Alex apartments provide a basement restaurant, which serves excellent local dishes.
Further details outdoors: Swimming and spa facilities available at many nearby hotels. The Bansko old town where you can experience the local culture and restaurants is just a five minute walk.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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High Ski Season
14 Feb 09
22 Feb 09
375£375
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22 Feb 09
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325£325
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13 Apr 09
14 Dec 09
225£225
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Discounts are available for early bookings and longer bookings
Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
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