Bansko, Bulgaria: Mountain Holidays
Bansko is found in the South West of Bulgaria, right at the foot of Mount Pirin. It is a town that is beautiful all year round, in the summer the lakes come alive with their crystal clear waters and the slopes of the mountains spring to life with various plants, trees and animals. The winter is dedicated to all things Ski, Snowboard and all other winter sports.
The Pirin Mountains are a mixture of Granite, Limestone and Marble. They run for around 38 miles and are 25 miles wide. The highest peak, Vihren is 2,914m high with another 60 plus peaks rising above 2,500m. You will also find waterfalls in the mountains, such as Poinolashki, and major rivers such as Mesta and Struma which both take their source from lakes such as Popova showing just how important water is the mountain range, helping to shape its ever changing appearance.
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