Devonshire Lodge. Directions from Sofia to Bansko.

For people driving themselves to Bansko, please feel free to print this page... At present I have only given written directions for the route through Samokov as at present there is a large diversion in place on the other route.

I have also included Landmarks, so that you should know you are definitely on the right road. Please be aware of speed limits as there are always traffic police placed at strategic points on route, if drivers coming towards you are flashing their lights, this is generally to let you know there is police ahead.

Via Samokov (CAMOKOB)

On leaving airport continue for about 2km, under flyover turn right (which is 2^nd slip road on right). Bear right after large blue glass building (about 200m from junction, this will put you onto the flyover which you have just travelled under). Keep going straight for about 3 kms. (You will see a large exhibition centre on left and a large shopping warehouse on right called METRO). Take next exit to right after Metro. Continue on this road for about 3kms until you get to a Major road junction with traffic lights. (you will go through a 2^nd hand car district, a John Deere outlet on right).

At traffic lights go straight across (OMV garage on right). This road leads straight to Samokov. (About 45 mins driving). Just before Samokov (CAMOKOB) turn right immediately after road side café called ‘WHITE CITY’ (excellent place for a break), follow this road to end (2mins), turn right. Continue on this road for about 40kms to Dupnitsa. At ‘T’ junction in Dupnitsa turn right and follow road under bridge after which you must bear right, you will then be on the ‘E79’ (main road from Sofia to Kulata). (AT this stage you will see an ‘OMV’ garage behind you and a ‘HAPPY DAY’ café on the opposite side of the road. (you go through a road tunnel after 1km) Continue along this road for about 50kms. 6kms after 2^nd road tunnel and immediately after passing under 2^nd bridge turn right at signpost for Bansko, Razlog. The road loops round and you must then turn right which takes over the bridge you have just come under. Continue on this road for 42 kms. Turn right to Bansko.

On entering Bansko continue past ‘LUK OIL’ petrol station (on left) at bridge turn right. Carry straight on through 1st set of traffic lights, past Hotel 'Bansko'. At 2nd set of traffic lights turn right over the bridge, then take 1^st left, take 2nd right (immediately next to a huge Winslow developments sign pasted on an apartment block). Devonshire Lodge is 100m on left handside.

Safe Driving and see you soon.

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