Despite being well known among Bulgarians, the resort of Bansko has only recently been discovered by tourists. Situated in southwestern Bulgaria in the foothills of Pirin Mountain, it is a natural reserve included in the World Natural Heritage list.
Pirin mountain has two main peaks towering aver 2900m high and the resort offers a range of skiing and boarding possibilities for both beginners and experts. Snow falls are abundant, providing a constant winter snow cover up to 2m thick. The skiing season along the Pirin slopes starts in the middle of December and ends in mid-April.

Height of the resort: 925 m
Highest skiing area: 2600 m
Total length of ski runs: 65 km
Longest run: 7 km
Direction of slopes: North
Lifts: 1 chair, 3 drag, 10 baby drags

The unique combination of a well developed mountain resort and a living historical town turns it into an elegant place for entertainment. Virtually every house has its own story to tell, which indeed can turn your vacation into a journey to the Bulgarian traditions. The traditional Bansko taverns (called "Mehana"), with their exceptional charm and style offer local atmosphere by their cuisine and good selection of Bulgarian wines. Most of the local "Mehanas" even offer live folk music. Many local cafes and bars offer refreshments. Discos and night clubs work without time limit, and usually close early in the morning.

Local cuisine: Bansko kapamma, chomlek, Katino mezze, Banski starets (Bansko old man) or babichki (little old women) -dry appetizer, Kreshchina(Bansko leg pork) - dry appetyzer, Barkada Banski kachamak (Bansko hominy).
Community Centre 'Nikola Vaptsarov' - town of Bansko. It is established in 1884 in 'The Sarandovo Cafe' bearing the name 'Rural Rest'. The Community Center existed till 1903, in order to revive again on II October 1908 with the name 'Development'.