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traditions Bansko

Men jump cross-country into the icy waters on Jordan's Day in Bansko with the Pirin Mountains in the background.

Voditsi under the peaks of Pirin: The magic of Jordan's Day in Bansko

Two elderly people from Bansko talk and laugh in front of an old stone house in Bansko.

Bansko dialect: The secret "fortress" of Pirin (or how to get along with the locals)

A richly laid table in a traditional tavern with a clay pot, a platter of thinly sliced dry appetizers, baked dishes, and glasses of red wine against a stone wall.

Bansko Cuisine 2026: The Secrets of Kapamata, Chomleka and How to Find the Real Tavern