Bansko, Bulgaria The Ultimate Winter Vacation By Stefan Tenev on Sep 18, 2007 - Updated Oct 15, 2011

If you want to have a great winter vacation, in a great country you might want to think about Bansko, Bulgaria. Located in the Pirin Mountains, Bansko has turned to be one of the leading ski resorts in Europe. The hotels are top class, there are all kinds of hotels: cheap and expensive. The prices vary between 40 – 150 Euros per night. Most of the hotels are located in walking distance to the main lift which has been serving Bansko for the past decade. A new lift has just been open last year and the feedback from the visitors is positive. The restaurants in Bansko are typical Bulgarian restaurants that offer various meals. The prices in the restaurants aren't cheap at all, but you will get a taste of one the best food in the region. Another great thing about Bansko is that it has over 100 people of personnel who takes care of the ski slopes during the whole year. Bansko has hosted many ski events including a round of the world cup. The people who live in Bansko are very welcoming and they will turn your stay into a lifetime memory. If you want to have a great winter vacation, you should visit the small but cozy city of Bansko.