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It is 26° in Bansko now. clear sky
It is 26° in Bansko now. clear sky

Pirin Mountain

Infographics of the Yulen Reserve in the Pirin National Park: map of the granite Pirin, lakes (Vasilashki, Tipitski), vegetation (squat, alpine rose), fauna (chamois, bear, eagle) and tourism bans.

Yulen Reserve: The Glacial Lakes and the Watery Heart of Pirin
A dense coniferous forest of tall mulberries, whose branches are weighed down by a thick layer of fresh fluffy snow in the Pirin Mountains near Bansko.

The centuries-old walls of Pirin: A winter fairy tale near Bansko
Yellow Pirin poppy among the rocks of Pirin National Park – a symbol of local biodiversity.

Pirin National Park and the Mountain: What's the Difference?

Banderishki Lakes: A scenic family route from Banderitsa Hut
A family on a walk along easy routes around Bansko in the Pirin Mountains with a view of Vihren Peak.

Banderitsa Waterfall: Easy route to Banderitsa Jump
A centuries-old black pine tree against the backdrop of rocky peaks in Pirin National Park

The Black Pine in Pirin: A Symbol of Endurance and Greatness
Edelweiss in bloom among the marble rocks at the foot of Vihren Peak in Pirin.

Edelweiss in Pirin: Where to see the symbol of the mountain and why it is priceless
Three chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) walk along a rocky slope in the Pirin Mountains.

Wild goat in Pirin: Where to see the symbol of Bansko
A mixed group of friends on a ski vacation in Bansko enjoy lunch on a sunny mountain terrace.

Ski holiday in Bansko: The ideal choice for mixed groups
A collage of the four seasons in Bansko - a winter spa pool, spring vineyards, a summer jazz festival and an autumn forest in Pirin.

Summer in Bansko: A Complete Guide to a Mountain Holiday
A novice skier learns to bring his legs together and make a parallel turn on a sunny slope in Bansko.

Parallel Skis: 7 Steps from Plow to Perfect Turn
A skier demonstrates proper posture without body rotation during a carving turn in Bansko.

The 3 most common mistakes when carving skis and how to avoid them