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- Bansko
Bansko
Tucked into the foothills of the Pirin Mountains in Bulgaria,
the ski resort town of Bansko is charming and historic against its
stunning alpine backdrop. Bansko's alpine skiing, hiking, and rock
climbing opportunities are extensive, and its culture and history,
stretching back to the 10th century, is rich and vibrant with
traditional taverna-style cuisine and colourful folklore. The
traditional stone and wooden buildings are an integral part of its
charm and character and many relics and monuments survive from its
past. While bansko is well-known for its alpine skiing, the town is
near the resort of Shiligarnika, which boasts Bulgaria's best
downhill skiing.
Information & Facts
Language
Bulgarian is the official language, which uses the
Cyrillic alphabet, but English, German and French is spoken in
resorts, hotels and restaurants.
Money
The official currency is the Lev (BGN), which is divided into
100 stotinki. The Lev is tied to the Euro at a fixed rate of EUR1 =
1.955 lev. Bulgaria has strict currency regulations. If you enter
Bulgaria with cash of any currency amounting to the equivalent of
8, 000 leva or more, you must declare it to customs officials.
Foreign currency may be exchanged in banks, hotels or at one of the
numerous bureaux de change, however due to a common practice of
misleading rates of exchange it is better to go to banks or hotels
to change money. A receipt called a
bordereauxis issued when exchanging currency, indicating
the amount that will be given, and it must be kept until departure.
Not all banks accept travellers cheques and those that do usually
charge a 5% commission. Major international credit cards are
increasingly becoming accepted by tourist hotels, upmarket shops
and restaurants, travel agents and car rental agents, but Bulgaria
is still largely a cash economy. There are ATMs in the main cities
and at Black Sea resorts.
Time
Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from last Sunday in March to
last Sunday in October).