It is 17° in Bansko now. light rain
It is 17° in Bansko now. light rain

ecotourism

A collage of luxury hotels and spa pools in Bansko – Kempinski, Sport Hotel, etc.

Holidays in Bansko off-season: The magic of autumn and spring
Infographic about the Seven Rila Lakes, visualizing the terraced layout of the lakes, logistics and transport from Bansko, the necessary tourist equipment, and the strict environmental rules in Rila National Park.

The Seven Rila Lakes: A Complete Guide to Hiking from Bansko
Panoramic photo of Semkovo resort complex in South Rila in summer, overlooking spacious meadows, lakes and a hiking trail with pedestrians

Semkovo Resort: Silence and glacial lakes in South Rila
A wooden water cannon in action, pouring water, against the backdrop of a traditional hotel with wooden terraces in Bansko under a clear blue sky.

Valyavitsa in Bansko: The Traditional Water Washing House
A brown frog sits on pebbles in shallow, clear water in the foreground. It is surrounded by green grass and alpine vegetation. In the distance, tall, rocky mountain peaks with remnants of snow rise under a bright blue sky with white clouds.

Mountain frog in Pirin: Where to find it around Bansko
Three chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) walk along a rocky slope in the Pirin Mountains.

Wild goat in Pirin: Where to see the symbol of Bansko
Yellow Pirin poppy among the rocks of Pirin National Park – a symbol of local biodiversity.

Biodiversity in Pirin: Unique endemics, flora and fauna
View from above of Vihren hut, located among coniferous forests and rocky slopes in Pirin Mountain.

Pirin National Park: How to get there and where to start your adventure
Mountain guide in Bansko during a hike in the Pirin Mountains.

From ski instructor to mountain guide: Summer career in Bansko

Banderishki Lakes route: The Alpine jewel above Bansko
Ecotourism in Pirin Mountain group of tourists observing flowers

Ecotourism: What is it and why is it important for Pirin?
Comparison between the bark and needles of White Fir and Black Fir in Pirin

Pirin Park: The ancient forests and trees above Bansko