Bansko resort is one of the most picturesque and beautiful resorts in Bulgaria. It is an attractive place for tourism, relaxation and sports during all seasons. There is also a great interest of investors in the city. Due to the considerable sums of investors Bansko has become so modern and attractive. The infrastructure of the city has been renovated and that has improved the well-being of its residents. Tourist business and quality of service have also grown. Bansko is situated in Southwestern Bulgaria, at the foot of the unique Pirin Mountains, which are a national park, included in the list of world heritage. It is only 160 kilometers away from Sofia. The 120 histroric monuments and museum-houses mixed with the beautiful nature turn the city into an exceptional combination of history and modern times - a harmonical coexistance of urban and natural attraction. Pirin Mountains are Alpine type mountains with three mounts over 2900 meters. Therefore it is ideal for winter sports and tourism. Bansko resort has ski-runs of all difficulty levels, which are well-maintained and offer perfect conditions for winter sports fans. Conditions here are realy good and that is due to the long winter season and heavy snowfalls, which make a 2-metre-high blanket of snow on the tracks. Ski season in Pirin starts mid-December and ends mid-April. For more information, please visit www.bansko.bg.