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Are you hosting family or friends this summer? Please remind them to bring their GHIC (Global Health Insurance Card) and...
11/07/2024

Are you hosting family or friends this summer?
Please remind them to bring their GHIC (Global Health Insurance Card) and comprehensive travel insurance.

The GHIC is a free card that will cover them for necessary care in a public hospital, so they won’t need to front all costs.

However, the GHIC never covers co-payments and medical repatriation, so make sure that their travel insurance does.
For more information:

Find out if you're eligible to apply for a new UK EHIC or UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC).

Sofia is set to increase its tourist tax, will other resorts and cities follow suit?  The proposal emerged from the rece...
07/07/2024

Sofia is set to increase its tourist tax, will other resorts and cities follow suit?
The proposal emerged from the recent meeting of the Advisory Council on Tourism in the capital, marking the first adjustment in several years. Currently modest compared to other European cities, Sofia's tourist tax has remained largely unchanged.

Unlike practices abroad where tourists pay this tax separately upon hotel check-in, Sofia's system includes it in the accommodation fee, leading to a "tax on tax" for hoteliers. Despite this, the city collects over BGN 2.3 million annually from this levy.

The proposed update aims to adjust the tourist tax rates per night based on hotel ratings:

5-star hotels, the rate will rise from BGN 1.20 to BGN 3
4-star hotels from BGN 1 to BGN 2.50
3-star hotels from BGN 0.80 to BGN 2
2-star and 1-star accommodations are set to become BGN 1.50 and BGN 1, respectively.

These adjustments are expected to take effect from January 1, 2025, following public consultation and subsequent reports to the Municipal Council.

https://www.novinite.com/articles/226987/Sofia+Plans+Significant+Increase+in+Tourist+Tax+Rates?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3HLpbfNo4qcbg7DEBlejeg10CjfX2Vt5HbYbqNJGZg_sNtXaSCyBBRtSE_aem_oiyD9sLlb0ww06j6Q4MnZg

🗳️ British citizens living abroad:If you previously lived or were registered to vote in the UK at any time, you can regi...
06/06/2024

🗳️ British citizens living abroad:
If you previously lived or were registered to vote in the UK at any time, you can register to vote in UK Parliament elections.
Find out more: electoralcommission.org.uk/overseasvoters

🗳️ British citizens living abroad:

If you previously lived or were registered to vote in the UK at any time, you can register to vote in UK Parliament elections.

Find out more: electoralcommission.org.uk/overseasvoters

Biathlon Club Pirin recruits children!Start of training: May 13, 2024Age limit: girls and boys from 7 to 12 years old.Bi...
01/05/2024

Biathlon Club Pirin recruits children!

Start of training: May 13, 2024

Age limit: girls and boys from 7 to 12 years old.

Biathlon Club "Pirin" conducts diverse and age-appropriate training sessions of children.

Why sign your child up for a biathlon?
Here are just some of the qualities this sport will develop in your child:

1. Good physical fitness:
Building physical qualities - endurance, strength and speed and agility.
2. Increasing the concentration:
In biathlon, it is essential to maintain high concentration during all activities, especially when shooting. This helps the child develop all the qualities of attention.
3. And not least - teamwork discipline. Being part of a team means being part of the daily development of a team, from which lifelong friendships remain.

For more information:
tel. : 0897674388 - Elena Durchova

Клуб по биатлон Пирин набира деца!

Начало на тренировките: 13 май 2024г.

Възрастова граница: момичета и момчета от 7 до 12 години.

Клуб по биатлон "Пирин" провежда разнообразни и подходящи за възрастта и индивидуалните способности на децата тренировки.

Защо да запишете детето си на биатлон?
Ето само някои от качествата, които този спорт ще развие във вашето дете:

1. Добра физическа подготовка:
Изграждане на физическите качества- издръжливост, сила и бързина и ловкост.
2. Повишаване на концентрацията :
В биатлона е от съществено значение да се запази висока концентрация по време на всички занимания и особено при стрелба. Това помага на детето да развие всички качества на вниманието.
3. И съвсем не на последно място - дисциплина работа в екип. Да бъдеш част от отбор означава да си част от ежедневното развитие на един екип, от който остават приятелства за цял живот.

За повече информация:
тел.: 0897674388 – Елена Дурчова

Gondola  movement Spring - Autumn 2024 4th-6th May 0800 -1630 continuous7th May- 28th June Monday to Friday, once a day ...
11/04/2024

Gondola movement Spring - Autumn 2024

4th-6th May 0800 -1630 continuous

7th May- 28th June Monday to Friday, once a day 0800 up and 1630 back down

29th June - 8th Sept 0800-1630 continuous

9th Sept - 30th Nov Monday to Friday, once a day 0800 up and 1630 back down

🆕 NEW ROUTE !! ️Introducing Pirin Trail 25K - specially designed for all mountain running enthusiasts who don't feel pre...
28/03/2024

🆕 NEW ROUTE !! ️
Introducing Pirin Trail 25K - specially designed for all mountain running enthusiasts who don't feel prepared enough for the longer Pirin Ultra trails, but want to touch the beauty of the mountain of the same name and become part of the atmosphere of adventure! ⛰️🏃 ♂️

The route starts from Banderishka Polyana and passes through some of the most picturesque places in Pirin: Banderitsa Hut, Vihren Hut, Frog Lake, Premkata, Fish Vasilash Lake, Demyanitsa hut, and finishes at the central square in the town. Bansko. ⛰️🌲

⚠️ IMPORTANT: The starting fee includes a ticket for the cabin lift that will take you to the starting point of the race. Tired

Visit our website, enter the competition and book your full travel and accommodation service! 👇
https://www.pirinultra.com/registration
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🆕 НОВО ТРАСЕ ‼️
Представяме ви Пирин Трейл 25К - специално създаден за всички любители на планинското бягане, които не се чувстват достатъчно подготвени за по-дългите трасета на Пирин Ултра, но пък искат да се докоснат до красотата на едноименната планина и да станат част от атмосферата на приключението! ⛰️🏃‍♂️

Трасето стартира от м-ст Бъндеришка поляна и минавайки през някои от най-живописните места в Пирин: хижа Бъндерица, хижа Вихрен, Жабешко езеро, Премката, Рибно Василашко езеро, хижа Демяница, и финишира на централния площад в гр. Банско. ⛰️🌲

⚠️ ВАЖНО: В стартовата такса е включен билет за кабинковия лифт, който ще ви отведе до началната точка на състезанието.🚠

Посетете нашия уебсайт, запишете се за състезанието и резервирайте пълната си услуга за пътуване и настаняване! 👇
https://www.pirinultra.com/registration
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22/03/2024

We are pleased to announce that Mr. Nathaniel Copsey has been appointed as the next British Ambassador to Bulgaria. Mr. Copsey will take office in August 2024.

You can read more about it here 👇

Teambuilding programs that will help your team be faster, more efficient and cohesive!We create multilayered programs fo...
21/03/2024

Teambuilding programs that will help your team be faster, more efficient and cohesive!
We create multilayered programs for you that allow your team to pursue initial team goals while having fun.
Toning and recalibrating events.
Extreme offers filled with adventure and high doses of adrenaline.
Universal proposals that every member of your team would like.
🌞🏔️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌞🏔️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌞
http://www.summerbansko.com/bg/team-building-bansko.html

🔨🚧 Directorate of Pirin National Park performs repair activities on the Rolban trail (Eco park) 🔨🚧We want to inform you ...
14/03/2024

🔨🚧 Directorate of Pirin National Park performs repair activities on the Rolban trail (Eco park) 🔨🚧
We want to inform you that urgent repair activities are currently being carried out in "Rolban" (Eco Park). The rotten wooden platforms and recreation corners are being dismantled for repair
Please be careful and follow the warnings for a repair area. It is important not to enter the work area for your own safety.
We thank you for your understanding and patience during this renewal process.

11/03/2024

EXPERIENCE THE BANSKO FWTQ 3* & FWTJ 2*!🇧🇬⛷️🏂🤙🏔️

Here are some highlights of the competition day and the incredible skills of these freeride masters as well as the fun in the Fan Zone at 2550m!🔝🤘

Stay tuned for more!



Freeride World Qualifier Freeride Team BG Freeski BG

Audi Bulgaria Bosch ECS Careers Bansko Winter Resort SiteGround Life Baumit Bulgaria ATOMIC SKIING Stinky Socks
BEFSA Avalanche Bulgaria 360°

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Golden hour magic on Todorka Peak! ✨ We're wrapping up the final preparations for the  , and the excitement is building!...
07/03/2024

Golden hour magic on Todorka Peak! ✨ We're wrapping up the final preparations for the , and the excitement is building! Don't miss the chance to be part of the action!🤙⛷️🏂🏔️🇧🇬



Freeride World Qualifier Freeride Team BG Freeski BG

Audi Bulgaria Bosch ECS Careers Bansko Winter Resort Baumit Bulgaria SiteGround Life Stinky Socks BEFSA Avalanche Bulgaria 360° White Lavina Ski Bike Hike

On March 31, 2024, air and sea border controls fall under the Schengen area However, control on land borders will remain...
17/02/2024

On March 31, 2024, air and sea border controls fall under the Schengen area However, control on land borders will remain unchanged.
Useful link below can help to calculate your EU travel going forward...

Schengen Calculator for Visa-Free visitors and holders of multiple entry visas valid for six months and with 90 days of permitted duration of stay.

12.2.2024, 9:30Bansko🔴 Alpine Belt - 4 high⚫Transition belt - 3 significant🟢Forest belt - 1 low Very Little snow below 2...
12/02/2024

12.2.2024, 9:30
Bansko
🔴 Alpine Belt - 4 high
⚫Transition belt - 3 significant
🟢Forest belt - 1 low

Very Little snow below 2200 m n it has become even less after heavy rains in the last 24 hours, the hazards there are basic injuries, but on steep sections there is a possibility of small sea boards.

28 cm of new snow since the last 24 hours at 2200 meters above sea level with very strong winds and relatively mild temperatures.
The wind has formed snowboards from snowflakes at S-SI-SZ exhibitions and snowboards.
The other major problem are snowboards from the new snow in the Alpine and Transitional Belt.
❗️Gazex cannons, incl. Palash*tsa, they are thundering for not producing significant results. Cannon number 3 (top to bottom) in Bunderishka storms is defective and did not work.

The tunnel - "Zheleznitsa", along the "Struma" highway, will be opened for traffic on February 19
11/02/2024

The tunnel - "Zheleznitsa", along the "Struma" highway, will be opened for traffic on February 19

Рекордьорът по дължина сред нашите тунели - „Железница“, по магистрала „Струма“, ще бъде отворен за движение на 19 февруари. До откриването се стига, след като туне...

High Winds halt play on many of the slopes...Gondola, Drag lifts for learner areas, Chain Valog and the 6 seater (Kolars...
25/01/2024

High Winds halt play on many of the slopes...

Gondola, Drag lifts for learner areas, Chain Valog and the 6 seater (Kolarski) from the Gondola station are the only lifts operating ATM

🇧🇬🇬🇧 Update for British Citizens Abroad! 🌍 Starting from 16 January this year new legislation allows all British citizen...
22/01/2024

🇧🇬🇬🇧 Update for British Citizens Abroad!
🌍 Starting from 16 January this year new legislation allows all British citizens to register and vote in UK Parliamentary elections, regardless of how long they've been abroad. This expanded right includes UK Parliament general elections, by-elections, and recall petitions.
🇬🇧 Previously, only those registered in the UK within the past 15 years were eligible to vote. Now, all British citizens abroad can actively engage in shaping the democratic process, contributing to the decisions that matter most to the nation.
🤝 For more information and frequently asked questions please following the link 👇
https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/media-centre/all-abroad-more-brits-overseas-can-now-register-vote-0?fbclid=IwAR3enngjz4SxAzhcQi7S55JVusPrg00T9sPVvLMCnlNS_xgFmb85GyJ535A

🇧🇬🇬🇧 Update for British Citizens Abroad!

🌍 Starting from 16 January this year new legislation allows all British citizens to register and vote in UK Parliamentary elections, regardless of how long they've been abroad. This expanded right includes UK Parliament general elections, by-elections, and recall petitions.

🇬🇧 Previously, only those registered in the UK within the past 15 years were eligible to vote. Now, all British citizens abroad can actively engage in shaping the democratic process, contributing to the decisions that matter most to the nation.

🤝 For more information and frequently asked questions please follow the link 👇
https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/media/3004

⚠️ The situation in the mountains is complex!🌨 Rain on 19th, which later turned into snow, formed spontaneous avalanches...
20/01/2024

⚠️ The situation in the mountains is complex!

🌨 Rain on 19th, which later turned into snow, formed spontaneous avalanches in the valleys of Rila and Pirin.
The avalanche danger is further complicated by the wind.
☀️Sunday 21.01.24 is expected to be a nice and sunny day, but that does NOT mean that the snow will be stable ❗ ❗ ❗
⚠️ Stick to the winter marking and avoid inclinations above 30°⚠️

⚠️If you need Mountain Rescue, immediately call phone 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣, from where you will be transferred to the Central Day Post and a lifeguard on duty in seconds!

⚠️Обстановката в планините е сложна!

🌨Вчерашните дъждове, които по-късно преминаха в сняг образуваха спонтанни лавини в долините на Рила и Пирин.
Лавинната опасност допълнително се усложнява и от вятъра.

☀️Утре (Неделя 21.01.24) се очаква хубав и слънчев ден, но това НЕ означава, че снегът ще е стабилен ❗️❗️❗️

⚠️ Придържайте се към зимната маркировка и избягвайте склонове с наклон над 30°, особено улеи и други негативни форми⚠️

⚠️Aко имате нужда от среща с нас, незабавно се обадете на телефон 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣, откъдето за секунди ще Ви прехвърлят към Централен Денонощен Пост и дежурен спасител!

Over 362,000 tourists visited Bansko in 2023, the realized overnight stays were over 1.133 million. This is shown in a r...
16/01/2024

Over 362,000 tourists visited Bansko in 2023, the realized overnight stays were over 1.133 million. This is shown in a report provided to BTA by the Municipality of Bansko. The data show that over 75,000 more overnight stays were realized in the municipality of Bansko last year than in 2019, although the number of tourists who visited the resort was about 1,400 less than in 2019.

Most visitors are from Bulgaria - just over 181,000 guests, who have spent over 465,000 nights. Foreign tourists are nearly 30,000 less, or nearly 154,000 guests of the resort municipality, who, however, spent 200,000 nights more than domestic tourists.

There are 92 hotels, 38 family hotels, 142 guest houses and 785 rooms and apartments categorized on the territory of Bansko municipality. The total number of beds in the categorized accommodation facilities is 18,693 beds. The categorized establishments in the municipality, including the hotels, are 528, the Municipality of Bansko informed BTA.

The resort welcomes tourists all year round, with the strongest months of the winter tourist season - from December to March, as well as the eventful and festival-filled month of August. Bansko welcomed the most tourists in February - nearly 60,000.

In 2023, Bansko was visited by over 30,000 Romanian tourists, nearly 24,000 Israeli tourists and just over 22,000 Greek tourists. Over 19,000 guests from Great Britain visited Bansko last year, and those from North Macedonia numbered around 13,000. Traditionally, guests of the mountain resort were also tourists from Serbia, Turkey, Germany, Ireland, Cyprus and Moldova.

Над 362 000 туристи са посетили Банско през 2023 г., реализираните нощувки са над 1,133 милиона. Това показва справка, предоставена на БТА от Община Банско. Данните сочат, че...

11/01/2024
Ski slope "Kulinoto" welcomes its first guests ️️This Saturday ski slope "Kulinoto" welcomes its first guests - with a t...
23/12/2023

Ski slope "Kulinoto" welcomes its first guests ️️

This Saturday ski slope "Kulinoto" welcomes its first guests - with a treated slope, warm drinks, delicious dishes and lots of snowy fun.

On December 23, 2023 at 10:00 am, the Kulinoto opens the ski season 23/24 with suitable conditions for sports and tourism, after mandatory technical inspections, cleaning of roots and stones and preventive facilities.

чествоStarting tomorrow, all winter sports fans will be able to use the small trunk, every day from 9 am to 4 pm, and if there is enough snow cover, the entire 1300-meter track and the big trunk will be open.

For a more pleasant stay and convenience, the ski center, which is located 14 km away. from Razlog / 2 km. from the "Limit" area, welcomes its guests with hospitality and affordable prices of day cards for all facilities - for children, students and students - BGN 15 and BGN 20 - for adults.

Ски писта “Кулиното” посреща първите си гости⛷️

Тази събота ски писта “Кулиното” посреща първите си гости - с обработена писта, топли напитки, вкусни ястия и много снежни забавления.

На 23.12.2023 година в 10:00 часа “Кулиното” открива ски сезон 23/24 с подходящи условия за спорт и туризъм, след извършени задължителни технически прегледи, почистване от корени и камъни и направена профилактика на съоръженията.

🎿От утре всички любители на зимните спортове ще могат да използват малкия влек, всеки ден от 9 до 16 часа, а при достатъчно количество снежна покривка - ще бъдат отворени цялата 1300-метрова писта и големият влек.

За по-приятен престои и удобство ски-центърът, който се намира на 14 км. от Разлог / 2 км. от местността “Предел”, посреща своите гости с гостоприемно заведение и достъпни цени на дневните карти за всички съоръжения - за деца, ученици и студенти - 15 лева и 20 лева - за възрастни.

Interesting read…… Italy tops the best value charts going into this winter season… That compares with second-ranked Boro...
16/12/2023

Interesting read……
Italy tops the best value charts going into this winter season…

That compares with second-ranked Borovets (up 8.2%), while Bansko fell to sixth place after an 18.1% rise driven by increased ski school costs.

Prices have fallen in nine of the 31 resorts that were also surveyed last year, with the largest drops in France’s Les Arcs and Switzerland’s Wengen, which are both 5.5% cheaper.

The most expensive resort was Zermatt, Switzerland, where prices are more than double those in Bardonecchia.

Laura Plunkett, head of Post Office Travel Money, said: “Many parents taking their children skiing will want them to attend ski school and the cost of this can add considerably to a ski holiday.

“Before choosing a ski resort it will therefore make sense to check our barometer to compare tuition costs.

“Prices have rocketed in Bansko, adding significantly to the family budget, while resorts like Jahorina (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Passo Tonale (Italy) and Geilo (Norway) are much cheaper.”

Crystal Ski Holidays managing director Chris Logan said: “With the rising cost of living, offering value for money when it comes to ski holidays is more important than ever before.

“We’re continuing to see strong demand in destinations that offer great value to bargain-conscious Brits, with Italy remaining a firm favourite for our customers.”

Researchers assessed the cost of ski passes, equipment hire and tuition, plus lunch and drinks on the slopes, in 36 European locations.

BANSKO WILL IMPLEMENT A POLICY FOR CONFIRMATION AS A YEAR-ROUND TOURIST DESTINATIONBansko hosted the first discussion fo...
11/12/2023

BANSKO WILL IMPLEMENT A POLICY FOR CONFIRMATION AS A YEAR-ROUND TOURIST DESTINATION

Bansko hosted the first discussion forum of the Department of Tourism Economics at the UNSS, which took place on the Student Holiday of December 8. The event emphasized the theme "Rila-Pirin District: Healthy Destination for Four-Season Mountain Tourism".
"One of the main goals in the general policy of the Department is to work to develop Brand Bulgaria as a health destination in four seasons and to help the manifestation of tourist areas and locations that have great potential for health tourism development," Prof. said at the opening of the forum. Dr. Mariana Janeva - Head of the Department of Tourism Economics.
Very often our mountain resorts are talked about as winter ski resorts, but they are much more, according to the prof. Janeva. In addition to ski tourism, mountain destinations can also develop recreational mountain tourism that is associated with spa, wellness and balneotourism. It is Bansko that can be established as a successful health destination for recreational mountain tourism and give a good example to other destinations.
The special guest of the discussion forum was the Mayor of the Municipality of Bansko Stoicho Banenski, according to whom such forums and events are the future and should be accepted as an opportunity to discuss ideas and solutions for the development of the city and the entire region. "The place of the mayor of Bansko, whoever he is, is exactly on such forums because the city has already proven itself as a tourist destination and has huge potential for further development," said Mr. Banenski. According to him, the Municipality will be a good host, partner and collaborator in the realization of discussions and upgrading the good foundation that the resort and the Rila-Pirin district have. "The administration will listen to the voice of the business, all ideas will be discussed and joint decisions will be made with large business representation," the mayor emphasized.
Representatives of local businesses said a broader platform for discussions and the search for concrete solutions in tourism is needed. "In the field of health tourism, Bansko is far ahead, but we lack expert help to create connectivity and accessibility to Bansko for foreign tourists, build connections with good doctors and physicians, develop additional services and prepare enough guides and mountain guides," Raya commented Koeva-Valkova - member of the Union of Tourism Business in Bansko. She pointed out that the Union experts are the authors of the new Strategy for the Development of Sustainable Tourism, with Bansko being one of the few municipalities where businesses are directly involved in developing the tourism strategy.

The tradition Christmas charity market of the kids from the Primary School Sveti Paiisy Hilendarski will be this Sunday,...
02/12/2023

The tradition Christmas charity market of the kids from the Primary School Sveti Paiisy Hilendarski will be this Sunday, 03.12.2023 from 11:00am opposite the church...

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