The town of Bansko is situated nearby the river Glazane (left feeder of Mesta River) in the north- eastern foot of Pirin, right below the highest and most beautiful part of the mountain. Its name comes from the old Bulgarian word "ban", which means "master".
Of course there's a lot to see in the town of Bansko itself, with around 120 cultural and historical monuments you will have a lot to explore. Various souvenir shops offer the creations of the local artists and smiths. There are dozens of narrow cobbled streets leading to hidden Mehanas that offer excellent local lager Kamenitza or Zagorka in the traditional Mehanas Pint bottle or Draught is only 2 to 3 leva about £1.00...YES £1.00 and food at very reasonable prices this is such a fabulous place that offers grear value for money with lots of Pubs and Clubs to Dance your night away to the early hours.
Of course there's a lot to see in the town of Bansko itself, with around 120 cultural and historical monuments you will have a lot to explore. Various souvenir shops offer the creations of the local artists and smiths. There are dozens of narrow cobbled streets leading to hidden Mehanas that offer excellent local lager Kamenitza or Zagorka in the traditional Mehanas Pint bottle or Draught is only 2 to 3 leva about £1.00...YES £1.00 and food at very reasonable prices this is such a fabulous place that offers grear value for money with lots of Pubs and Clubs to Dance your night away to the early hours.
