Waking up in Sapareva Banya on Saturday, the forecast was 36 degrees and looking up at the clear blue sunny skies and smelling the clear air and slight mist clinging to the mountain slope.  This sensation confirmed my view from a visit last year, that this is a very special area and required an assault […]

In future years  MTB (Mountain Bike) enthusiasts will look back to 2009 as the year it all started for Bansko’s mountain biking. The region, and Bulgaria, are now set to be placed on the MTB world map of destinations… I recently caught up with mountain bike enthusiast, James Hughes. James is the mastermind behind the […]

Before packing your clubs, and heading off to Pirin Golf And Country Club, you’ll either need to be a member (€3,000 per annum) OR enter a tournament BEFORE turning up. You can see an article and club house review here: https://banskoblog.com/pirin-golf-and-country-club/. Today I take a look at, how to  play golf here. When you require […]

Fancy a round of golf at the the fabulous new Pirin Golf And Country Club ? But before I go on to a neat way of getting a round in at this members only club, take a look at the incredible new club house. I took a look in early April — with snow on […]

Floodlit Ice Skating only 100 metres from Mountain Residence 3 apartments. Baby sitting service Ski School is excellent, affordable and English speaking. Book with us on book.banskoblog.com. Eating Out means anything from sushi, pizza, italian, greek and the famous Bansko Mehanas (taverns)… try “sache” (grilled meats/vegetables) and the “shopska salad”. Ask for guide to favourite […]