Bansko Press releases archive August, 2008

2008/08/06

Summer in Bansko

People know Bansko as an attractive winter resort with modern hotels, spa and vacation facilities, and perfect ski conditions. Everyone, who has been in Bansko during the winter, keeps the sweet memories of the long ski slopes, cosy taverns and mad nightlife in the wild clubs. But Bansko is not only a winter resort. Huddled among the foothills of the impressive Pirin Mountains, the lovely town offers many attractions and strong experiences. During the summer Bansko is a calm and quiet town. And...

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2008/08/01

Dancing Bears Park Belitsa

Winnie the Pooh, Yogi Bear, Ballou, Teddy Bear and many others cartoon and fairy tales heroes were inspired by the wild bear. The unique, charming and extremely smart animal is one of the most popular and unfortunately one of the most threatened animal species in Europe. It is not enough that the habitat of the bears is getting narrowed, because of the human activity, but throughout centuries the bears in Europe were constantly tormented.

There were people who kept bears in capture,...