A significant number of tourists, who arrive in the town, come to have a skiing vacation. It took several decades to turn the miniature mountain village of Bansko into a first class resort with advanced infrastructure. The town has everything needed for winter sports. The area, where the town is located, is a natural landmark of global significance. It is hard to imagine, but there are nearly 150 lakes not far from …
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There are also several interesting cultural centers, a visit to which will make any vacation even more interesting. Curious travelers should definitely visit the House - museum of Neophyte Rilski. Built in the 18th century, it has become a monument of the national importance. A lovely villa converted into a museum exhibits a rich collection of antique furniture, art objects, and personal belongings of the former …
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In Bansko, there are only a few large and vibrant hotels, whereas, the selection of tiny guest houses is large. Among them, tourists will easily find institutions of different categories, including luxury hotels, focused on discerning guests. The apartment complex Regnum Bansko, for instance, belongs to the latter category. Own modern spa center, the sophisticated design, lovely decorations made of precious wood and …
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The longest trail of the resort shares the same name with the town - Bansko - and has the length of 10.2km. The upper part of the trail is the hardest, the medium is suitable for confident skiers, and the lower part is ideal for beginners. The funicular delivers skiers to the starting point of the trail. It is also important to note that local ski passes allow using all lifts and cableways. Experienced tourists …
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Skiing remains the main entertainment for guests of Bansko. The town has excellent conditions for winter sports. Tourists, who visit Bansko during warm months, will be able to enjoy fascinating tours to picturesque natural landmarks. Active recreation fans make up a significant part of visitors of the resort. The charming town is not deprived of classic entertainments that are typical for all popular tourist …
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The resort is located in a unique area – the territory of the Pirin National Park. This park is very big – more than 400 square kilometers. In recent years, the park has become protected by UNESCO, but some parts of the reserve are open to visitors, so tourists can attend interesting excursions and explore the area. The protected area is famous for its flora – many rare herbs grow there, and some of them are …
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Moving around in Bulgaria - transportation
In addition to the buses, fixed-route taxis as well as mini buses are also very popular in the Country. They are known to make fewer stops, which makes it possible to reduce travel time even more. The fare is however slightly higher. In Sofia, there operates a subway which is represented at the moment by only one underground line. The fare is around 50 cents. You can also order a taxi in Bulgaria. They are usually yellow cars with checkers and you will mostly find a price list with quotations fixed on their side window. On the territory of the country there is a huge number of air harbors, but only three of them are international airports. They are located in Sofia, Varna, and Burgas.
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Economy roadmap of Bulgaria
Today the tourism sector makes a big contribution to the country’s GDP. The growth prospect has been observed since 2007. More than 6% of the total number of the able-bodied population is employed in this sector. Most tourists come to Bulgaria from the neighboring countries of the European Union. The presence of several thousand mineral springs on the territory of Bulgaria, as well as ski resorts and coastal zones, gives an opportunity to the development of tourism without much significant investment. The foreign economic policy of the country is focused on the transparency of the economy and the conclusion of trade and mutually beneficial relations not only with neighboring European countries, but with the states of Asia and America. At present, Bulgaria maintains diplomatic relations with more than 120 countries of the world. For more than 60 years, Bulgaria has been an active member of the UN, and also participates in hundreds of other international organizations.
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