11 Wonderful Day Trips from Sofia, Bulgaria
(Last Updated On: 25/05/2021)
Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, isn’t the most popular destination among European cities. But this is actually a really cool place to visit, with numerous great things to do there and a wonderful atmosphere.
Sofia can be also a great base to explore some of the best places to visit in Bulgaria and even beyond. There are many amazing places nearby that you can visit as day trips from Sofia and you should definitely consider them when planning your Bulgaria itinerary.
I was lucky to visit Sofia on a few occasions and each time I also went for at least one of Sofia day trips. Many of them can be easily doable by public transport, other places are in a bit remote locations and a tour is the best option.
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Autumn hiking in Pirin National Park, just a short drive from the town of Bansko.
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There’s something a little Brothers Grimm about Bansko in winter. Wooden houses rise haphazardly from a blanket of snow, stone chimneys send puffs of meat-scented smoke into the air and bears, wolves and jackals prowl the ancient pine forests. With the town’s identity drawn from the great outdoors, it’s little wonder it feels so atmospheric.
Clinging to the slopes of southwest Bulgaria’s majestic Pirin Mountains, Bansko is perhaps best known as the country’s largest winter resort, where the savvy ski set comes for some of the best powder east of the Alps at a fraction of the cost. And while the neon-lit ‘new town’, built at breakneck speed to accommodate the growing number of winter tourists, can teeter towards feeling a little overdeveloped, the old town centre retains its charm. Tourists who tear themselves from the pi
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Ski resorts donât come much cheaper than Bansko in Bulgaria. So said the annual Post Office Travel Money family ski resort survey, before the coronavirus pandemic forced resorts around the world to close last season. And with our two large beers costing 14 BGN (£6) at Happy End at the foot of the slopes, my husband and I were inclined to agree on our visit to the budget-friendly bolthole.
The Eastern European resort, which regained its position as Europeâs best-value family ski resort from Italyâs Bardonecchia in the Post Officeâs last report, has long been a byword for low-cost ski and snowboard holidays, with wallet-friendly lift pass and lesson prices the French and Swiss can only dream of.Â
10 Amazing Things to Do and See in Bansko, Bulgaria
Bansko is a small mountain town located at the foot of the Pirin Mountains, about a two-hour drive from the Bulgarian capital, Sofia. Winter is high season and people come from all over Europe to ski and snowboard here. Tourists also visit in summer and fall to hike in Pirin National Park, known for its breathtaking views and pristine mountain lakes.
The traditional architecture in the Old Town is beautiful, boasting cobblestone streets, stone walls, tiled rooftops, and wooden accents. The Bulgarian culture in Bansko has been well preserved, and there’s no shortage of
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