Devonshire Lodge, Bansko

Bankso is a normal everyday working town, it's not a purpose built ski resort like so many of its neighbours. So from that respect it is very easy to get the feel of the 'real' Bulgaria. The picturesque town centre has kept alive its centuries old traditional way of decorating the houses, with its stone and wood clad buildings and its cobbled streets. Winding your way through some of the towns picturesque back streets is an educational look into the past, with the high walls and decorative gates, almost all cobbled back streets lead to a square. There are also said to be nearly 360 Mehana's (restaurants), so finding somewhere to eat should never be a problem. The town square which has fountains and waterfalls has many cafes and snack bars bordering it where you will find the typical street cafe culture of Bulgarian life. Bansko has something to offer people of all ages and interest from museums and monuments to gift shops and nightclubs. Each Sunday there is a large open air market where you can buy anything from new shoes & clothes to cow bells & second hand tools. Take a look around Bansko in our gallery