The active summer programme of Bulgaria’s resort town of Bansko has started. For the 11th year in a row, it brings together the best mountain athletes to climb Vihren peak in the Pirin Run mountain running and cycling competition on June 27. There are over 70 participants in the marathon and they are from all over Bulgaria. The programme of the competition envisages 13 km of mountain running, 26 km - cycling in Pirin and 29 km of mountain duathlon (cycling and running).
A day later, on June 28, at the initiative of the Regional Chamber of Crafts in Bansko, a Crafts Fair will be organized for the first time. Until July 4, guests and residents of the town will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the traditions and demonstrations of various Bulgarian crafts presented by local masters.
Every Saturday and Sunday in July, a retro train with vintage carriages will run on the narrow-gauge railway line from Septemvri station to Velingrad and Tsvetino stations and vice versa, as part of the 51st Velingrad Culture Festival. The tourist train..
Relaxation away from the crowds in the summer resorts, walks in the mountains, opportunities for trekking on foot or with electric bicycles - all this awaits tourists as of today in Bansko. The resort in the Pirin Mountains will surprise its..
In the sweltering heat of summer, many look to the freshness of the mountains, and in the months of July and August, the hotels and other places of accommodation along the upper reaches of the River Arda are busiest. A new panoramic view will attract..
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