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.
Bansko has been recognized as one of the most desired destinations during the World Travel Market London. The resort town has entered the top 10 of Lonely Planet’s ranking "Best in Travel 2025". "This is another well-deserved recognition for our..
Caretaker Minister of Tourism Evtim Miloshev held a series of high-level meetings with the tourism ministers of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and the Secretary-General of Kuwait’s National Council of Culture, Arts and Letters during the World..
Within the framework of Bulgaria’s participation in the world travel expo World Travel Market in London, Bulgaria’s Ministry of Tourism and National Geographic announced a joint publicity campaign aimed at presenting the country as an attractive..
Bansko has been recognized as one of the most desired destinations during the World Travel Market London. The resort town has entered the top 10 of..
Caretaker Minister of Tourism Evtim Miloshev held a series of high-level meetings with the tourism ministers of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and..
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