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Hi there!We're staying at Bansko for the weekend and i was wondering if you have any tips of where to eat somewhere not too touristy cause yesterday we had a mediocre dinner and today id prefer to eat something a bit more interesting(not necessary traditional...)
Thanks in advance!!!
Maria

I bought some lovely felted wool slippers in a beautiful shop in the back streets of Bansko and have worn them so often they are wearing out! I would like to buy some more. The shop sells a variety of felted wool items such as bags and hats as well as slippers. Can anyone tell me what it is called or give me a phone number? The best email for me is jstannard@siteset.co.uk. Thanks Jan

Hi guys, I arrive at sofia airport on 19/1/2012, 19.05 from Greece My destination is Bansko.. If you arrive the same time (propably with the same flight) and want to share the cost of a van or taxi, please e-mail me at a.liappis@hotmail.gr thank you!

Hi everyone. I'm going to Bansko on the 22th this month. Will I see some snow??? Can anyone recommend a good bar/inn to spend an evening at? Preferably with some beer options :) Anyone planning to come to Bansko at this period?

Hello fellow VTers,I`m off to bansko on the 19th feb-23rd and was wondering if there any other vters out there at the same time,and fancy a meet,and share a beer or 3 !! Cheers Neil

We want to buy some general appliances like radio and TV in Bansko, but cannot find any web-site to see what prices are. Does anyone kow how to contact local shops selling such items- and does anyone know how to find other types of shops in Bansko/ types of shops available in Bansko or Razlog?

I wish to know if the ski lift is operating for weekend of 8th November, and if it is possible to ski then.

Can any of you local members give me the telephone number of the Tourist Information Office?! I would love to find out about all sort of day trips, including rafting. Thanks a lot.

Does anyone know someone that can organise day trips in Bansko? or evening fun such as local wine tasting? Thanks.

Hi,can anyone advise on getting to bansko from sofia, with our snowboards? am trying to find a cheap way to bansko. dates: 27 dec 2008 (or no one works around that period?) thanks. ps; is it as easy getting back to sofia? And are all shops closed on christmas day in sofia? Chinny

any advice on names/ contact details of organisations who can get me to and from Sofia airport

Is the town of Bansko inside the boundary of the national Park? I understand that a River borders part of the town is that the 'City limit'? Regards Mike

Could you please tell me with whom did u book the excursions with? you mentioned someone George right? in that case please send me his email address since i'm going to Bansko this February for skiing etc! Thanks! Matthew

hi everyone Just returned from Bansko with my wife and 5 year old son..Had a great time ,the only downside was my son didnt enjoy kindergarden.Im desperate to book again next year,but want my son ,who will be 6 then to do a little more skiing.Is there anyway i can book private tuition for all 3 of us with an instructor??I dont mind paying over the giong rate.Any advice would be much appreciated.

hi everyone!i am george from greece! anyone ever heard of razlog hotel?? i am planning on booking there through a tourist agency and i havent been able to find any information on the web! its probably a new hotel (september 2005) in the town of razlog! i will go there because it is near bansko and i love skiing

There are a few good tips in the Travel Guides and Forum about accomodation in Bansko, but can anyone tell us more about the over 100 places to stay? bansko.bg/goto/listhotel_eng...

Can anyone recommend accommodation in Bansko? Thanks

I am looking for the best way to get from thessaloniki in Greece to Southern Bulgaria - Bansko, Plodiv, Pamporovo (to snowboard) Preferably by train or bus. Any Ideas??