The active summer programme of Bulgaria’s resort town of Bansko has started. For the 11th year in a row, it brings together the best mountain athletes to climb Vihren peak in the Pirin Run mountain running and cycling competition on June 27. There are over 70 participants in the marathon and they are from all over Bulgaria. The programme of the competition envisages 13 km of mountain running, 26 km - cycling in Pirin and 29 km of mountain duathlon (cycling and running).
A day later, on June 28, at the initiative of the Regional Chamber of Crafts in Bansko, a Crafts Fair will be organized for the first time. Until July 4, guests and residents of the town will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the traditions and demonstrations of various Bulgarian crafts presented by local masters.
From 27 to 29 June, Sofia will be the Wine Capital of the Balkans . The 13th edition of the Balkan Wine Festival will welcome guests to the Wine Town in front of the National Palace of Culture. Visitors will be able to taste thousands of wines from the..
Getting to know the cuisine typical of a given place goes hand in hand with rural tourism. The region of Kyustendil in Southwestern Bulgaria, is a gold mine in this respect, with gastro tours in this part of Bulgaria gaining in popularity...
The tourist season at the Bulgarian Black Sea coast traditionally starts at the beginning of July and the peak will be in August. Therefore, June is not so intensive when it comes to vacations in this country. Perhaps, this is because..
In the sweltering heat of summer, many look to the freshness of the mountains, and in the months of July and August, the hotels and other places of..
Relaxation away from the crowds in the summer resorts, walks in the mountains, opportunities for trekking on foot or with electric bicycles - all this..
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