It is 4° in Bansko now. cloudy
It is 4° in Bansko now. cloudy

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A majestic male fallow deer (Dama dama) with large shovel-shaped antlers in the morning forests of the Pirin Mountains around Bansko.

Fallow Deer in Pirin: The Secrets of the Beautiful Dama Dama
A European badger (Meles meles) in the forests of the Pirin Mountains around Bansko, emerging from its underground den.

Badger in Pirin: The Secrets of the Night Inhabitant near Bansko
A mountain waterfall that cascades violently over dark, wet rocks, surrounded by rich green vegetation, ferns, and moss on the steep banks.

The Way of Water: The Magic of the Demyanitsa River Valley
A nest of white storks on a roof in the village of Banya with the Pirin Mountains in the background

The stork capital under Pirin: Why is the village of Banya a phenomenon?
Discover the Baykushevata mura – the oldest coniferous tree in Bulgaria, located above Bansko. Find out how to get there, where to park and what the legend is about this 1300-year-old guardian of Pirin.

The Baykush Pine: A Guide to the Oldest Tree Near Bansko
Fireflies in the forest near Bansko in the summer

Fireflies in Bansko: The magical summer spectacle in Pirin