question:
What ski resorts, spa and natural resorts nearest to the airport of Sofia?

Macedonian part of Bulgaria - near Blagoevgrad - is one of the most beautiful!

Part of Bulgaria between Sofia and Greece - ski and spa resorts in Bulgaria - clean air and good climate

Bansko

Bansko is one of the biggest and most attractive mountain resorts in Bulgaria and during the last years it has been developed as the best and most modern ski resort. Bansko is a small cosy town with many luxury hotels and small hostels. The lovely unique nature of Pirin Mountain flanks it. There is a lot to explore in Bansko.

The resort has several luxury hotels and budget hotel: "Hotel Bansko Spa and Holidays" - 4 stars, "Hotel Villa Roka" - 4 stars, "Hotel Kralev Dvor" - 3 stars, Hotel Springs - 3 stars - on the road to track Shilingarnika.

Bansko has a nice private hotels: "Agnelli" - 3 stars, "Albert" - 3 stars. There are also many private rooms with 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms, respectively 2, 4 and 6 people, with kitchenette, refrigerator, satellite TV and shower.

The resort has ski runs for all classes - from beginners to masters. They are served by good network of ski tows. The tracks are safe and well maintained. There are good ski school and ski equipment. Especially enjoyable are the numerous evenings in a tavern, where you can taste lots of local dishes. A walk through the old town you will leave with unforgettable memories.
Nature here is beautiful, and the closeness to the ancient museum town of Bansko turns the ski resort to a favorite place for recreation.

Razlog

A walk in Razlog is a real adventure. Tourists can visit 41 buildings in the specific architectural style of the National Revival Period.

The guest of the town should definitely visit the numerous craft workshops, weavers, knitters, artists-people who carry the spirit of the traditions of the town.

Dobrinishte

Dobrinishte is a synonym of alpine nature, mineral waters and a typical atmosphere of a Bulgarian village. This unique combination turns the rich in history village in an exclusively perspective mountain resort. The village has a wonderful view towards the most beautiful part of Pirin. The guests of the village can also enjoy the healing properties of the local mineral water.

Sandanski

Sandanski is famous Bulgarian balneology and spa resort, well-known for the curative power of its mineral springs. The resort has healthy climate and has attracted settlers since Antiquity.

The mineral springs of Sandansky have temperatures ranging from 33 to 83 degrees Centigrade, which makes them appropriate for baths and even drinking. The town has nice luxurious hotels, offering spa and mineral water procedures for full relax.

Banya

Banya is currently undergoing massive development into a spa and wellness resort with plenty of new hotels, restaurants and other tourist facilities emerging each season.

Its closeness of Bansko is the reason Banya to be preferred by the ski lovers. At the same time it preserves its traditional village style and is perfect not only for winter but for summer tourism, too.

Ognyanovo

The mineral waters are concentrated in two spring fields:
Krairechno (near the river) – it is situated 1.5 km north of Ognyanovo in the region of so called Town Baths and “Ognyanovo” prophylaxis center;
Kraiselsko (near the village) - 600 m north of the village, near the so called Village Baths. Modern prophylaxis center and holiday complex are built there.

The mineral springs had attracted people to settle the region since ancient times. This is proved by the ruins of the roman fortress, not far away from the village.

Kresna

Kresna is one of the places in Southwestern Bulgaria, which became popular as a tourist destination in recent years. This is due to the unique natural conditions in the Kresna gorge of the the Struma River - one of the most appropriate places for the launching boat in fast water at home and carry out extreme activities such as canyoning. Precious natural resources are discovered mineral springs - between Kresna and the village of Dolna Gradeshnitsa, between the village and the village of Stara Kresna Oshtava, in rural Gorna Breznitsa and Wallachia, the most developed so far have Gradeshnitsa springs.

About Gradeshnitsa spas is shaped small spa resort of local importance. The five mineral springs have water temperatures of 20 to 68 degrees. Oshtavski spas are also. In the spring has a lukewarm bath with two mud-covered. But besides the natural beauty of the the region of Kresna provides curious historical route associated with the ancient city near Kresna.

See also:
Administrative center in southwestern Bulgaria - Blagoevgrad

 
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