Activities in
Bulgaria
A
land rich in unspoiled nature, abundant wildlife, history, fine architecture and
orthodox art, but most of all - a land, boasting some of Europe's finest
mountain sceneries! Still untouched from mass tourism and hiding spectacular
views for the traveler who seeks authentic, rural villages with traditional
architecture re in a mountain background with
sweeping panoramas....
Experience you have dreamed of!
Memories that
last a long time…
Opportunity not to be missed!
There is so much for you to do and see in
Bulgaria…..from bird watching, mountain climbing, hiking, mountain biking,
skiing, and of course the beach.
From
Sandanski the beach is 35 minutes through the Greek border on a straight
motorway to Thessalonika and the white sea…..a wonderful day trip. Don’t forget the spa's,
in Sandanski itself.
Hhypothermal mineral waters with
temperatures from 42 to 81°C
clear,
scentless and pleasant tasting
slightly
mineralised
chemical
composition: hydro carbonic-sulphate-sodium, containing silicon and some
fluorine, rich in metasilicic acid, with a neutral to mild alkaline
reaction
flow
- 1,500 l/min
The Mountains around
Sandanski are breathtakingly beautiful and accessible for people to explore.
High above the town there are numerous mountain trails that are suitable
for any
standard of walker, from the very fit to the couch potato!
Try from the top of popina Luka……a beautiful walk across to
Bansko
Hiking is open to
anyone of any age and any level of fitness (dependent on chosen trail). The
hiking trails, both around Sandanski are spectacular. The scenery in the
mountains is absolutely outstanding and most trails lead either to, or past a
lake. With 120 mountain lakes in the Pirin mountains of varying
size it really would be a shame not to visit at least 1 or 2 of them. There are
mountain huts strategically placed in different parts of the mountain for the
hardened hiker to over-night safely.
MOUNTAIN
BIKING
Depending on how much
(or little) exercise is wanted the area around SANDANSKI is perfect for
exploring by bike. From pure adrenalin rush to gentle mainly down hill put your
feet up kind of cycling, SANDANSKI has it all.
With many rural
villages that are within easy cycling distance from SANDANSKI its the perfect
way to explore this beautiful part of the country.
SKIING
Skiing and snowboarding are just over an hour from SANDANSKI at
Bansko, and while you enjoy your holiday in a mild climate, try a day visit to
the snowy mountains and experience the difference of the two climates so near
together.
Bulgaria has 37
mountains. The biggest ones among them are the Balkan Mountains (with length
about 550 km. and width - 30-60 km.). The highest are Rila Mountains (with Mount
Musala - 2 925 m a.s.l.). Each mountain has its own characteristic appearance,
fascination and beautiful name.
The
Pirin Mountains are comparable to the Swiss Alps and the most beautiful in
Bulgaria. It is the second highest after the Rila Mountains (in Bulgaria) and
the third in the Balkan Peninsula (mount Vihren 2914 m a.s.l.). Pirin is
situated in the south-western part of the Rila-Rodopi mountain range.
Pirin has the typical climate of a mountain but with a well-expressed
Mediterranean influence, mainly through the valleys of Strouma and Mesta rivers.
This is why Pirin is the mountain with the greatest number of sunny days
throughout the year in comparison to Rila, Balkan Mountains, Vitosha and
Osogovo.
Pirin's borders are: to the north - Rila Mountains; to
the east - the valley of Mesta divides Pirin from the Rodopi Mountains; to the
west - it reaches the valley of Strouma; to the south - the mountain is bordered
on Slavyanka and Stargach. The area of the Pirin Mountains is 1210 square
kilometres and it is divided into three parts - Northern Pirin, Mid-Pirin and
Southern Pirin.
One week
trekking trips through Bulgaria have become very popular, since they are an
ideal way to get to the heart of Bulgarian life and customs, offering a
wonderful insight into the local population, who always have a warm welcome for
the unexpected visitor. It is really an experience not to be
missed!
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