Bansko

Bansko is a popular Bulgarian ski resort located at the foot of Pirin Mountains and 925m above the sea level. The mountain peaks near the town are so impressive and offer excellent ski and snowboarding conditions and the longest ski season of all Bulgarian resorts.

The good location and wonderful nature of the resort and its surroundings attract local and international tourists in every season.

We enjoyed walking along the long Pirin Street and got impressed by the old traditional Bulgarian houses, restaurants, ski equipment shops and souvenir shops.

Most of the houses are made of stone and wood and give picturesqueness to this area.

Very comfortable street to find great places to eat in one of the many cheerful traditional restaurants.

It is worth to take a stroll along this street.

The green areas around are quiet and relaxing, decorated with flowers, very picturesque and colorful.

The charming church Trinity is one of the major historical and cultural signs in Bansko. The church is so unique with its architecture and represents a magnificent combination between carvings, frescos and icons.

The bell tower.

The quiet and charming center of Bankso.

Hare is also the museum house of the poet Nicola Vaptsarov, whose remarkable creativity and writing style have given him a place among the most popular Bulgarian poets.

Bansko lies on the two banks of Glazne River,on the background is the mountain with a snowy top.

Bansko is an amazing ski resort and an excellent location to chill out and relax surrounded by beautiful sceneries and breathtaking nature.

National Park Pirin, a Priceless Piece of the Bulgarian Nature

National park Pirin is a mountain protected area in southwestern Bulgaria. The park is unique with its biodiversity, breathtaking views and remarkable natural formations. Pirin is characterized by exceptional beauty and diverse relief.

Park area Vihren is close to the picturesque town of Bankso. This park offers excellent tourist conditions and is easily accessible from Bansko by cable car. The area can be easily explored by hiking and there are several fantastic paths. This very scenic place is highly recommended to visit-on one side is the town of Bansko, on the other is the mountain with its majestic beauty.

Vihren is the highest peak in Pirin 2914m and the second highest in Bulgaria after Musala in Rila Mountain.

Beautiful, beautiful place to be.

The park offers several shelters and lovely paths.

Wonderful nature and fantastic settings for sport activities or unforgettable time.

The place is so calm, so beautiful, so enjoyable.

Stunning views all around.

Pirin Mountains offers several ways for hiking, mountain biking and skiing.

The sceneries are impressive, the majestic nature at its best.

Banderishka lawn and its entertainment complex.

The ski complex Bansko offers the best conditions and facilities for skiing and snowboarding in Bulgaria. Professional ski schools and ski tracks for beginners and masters guarantee one unforgettable vacation. The modern cable car transport quickly guests to the beginning of each ski track. The artificial snow machines, the geographic location and attitude provide snow cover from December to May.

Lakes and streams also bring charm to this unique place.

National Park Pirin is such a great place for walk, bike or ski, perfect opportunities for an unforgettable vacation at every time of the year. One of the doors to paradise!

Luxurious sceneries in Monaco

When you visit Monaco you will experience a breathtaking beauty in the heart of the French Riviera. The sovereign city-state is the second smallest country in the world and the home for the rich and famous.
 

The view from the hill to the harbor Port Hercules and Monte Carlo.

The oldest part of Monaco is the Rock of Monaco or Monaco-Ville. Here are located some of the top attractions like the royal palace, the Oceanographic museum and the cathedral.

The palace was built in 1215 and is such an impressive and interesting place to visit. The palace is still used as a royal residence but great part of it is open for public, the rooms are not that big but beautiful and well-maintained.

The palace in its spectacular hilltop location tempts visitors to rest a while.
 

The hooded monk statue in front of the palace is the memorial of the first Grimaldi, who entered the fortress disguised as a monk.
 

Right next to the palace is the Saint Nicolas Cathedral, built in 19 century.

This is a beautiful small cathedral located close to the royal palace. This is the place where princess Grace was buried. The interior is also very impressive and elegant.

It is really nice to walk down to the coast line from here to the Museum of the Ocean, which are connected by a peaceful park on a cliff that overlooks the sea.

Museum of the Ocean

The garden has beautiful plants and flowers and offers beautiful views of the bay. From here we experience breathtaking beauty in the heart of incomparable natural landscapes.
 

The path takes you on a pleasant route along the cliff, offering various places to take a break and relax.

The enjoyable stroll through the Saint Martin Garden offers many photo opportunities.
 

Port de Fontvieille, a small port for big yachts.
 

One of the most spectacular Formula 1 races takes place in the streets of Monte Carlo, another administrative area in Monaco. The race runs by some of the most remarkable buildings like the Casino, hotel Paris and the harbor. It is very difficult to drive here because most of the streets are narrow with sharp turns.

One of the most famous turns is the hairpin and uphill is the Casino of Monte Carlo.
 

The Casino Square in Monaco is one of the most popular squares in the world, surrounded by luxury hotels and fancy cars, nice restaurants and boutique shops. This is a beautiful place to sit and chill over a coffee or a glass of soft drink, to see and to be seen.

The elegant square with the beautiful façade of the casino.

 

This is definitely the best and unique place to be, a great spot with flashy luxury cars.

Close to the casino is the Jardin du Casino, a green spot full of beautiful plants.

Delightful and spectacular gardens behind the casino, a rich display of exotic species.

Part of the Casino is the Opera de Monte Carlo, impressive with its stunning architecture.
 

 Stunning views overlooking the harbor.

The luxury of this small town full of richness is unbelievable and cannot be described in words. This is an inspirational and good experience not only for the body but also for the soul.

Nice the Beautiful

The natural beauty of Nice and the mild Mediterranean climate has evolved the city into one of the most important cultural sites and destinations in the region in the recent years. Being one of the most popular tourist destinations in France-in addition to numerous sights-Nice offers a fantastic swimming opportunities and turquoise blue water.

 

In 18^th century the British aristocracy discovered the French Riviera and in Nice proposed a construction of a walkway along the Mediterranean- Promenade des Anglais.

 

 

The pleasant promenade is a nice walk with fantastic views along and an easy way to access the old town.

 

The promenade is a nice area to view the sea and enjoy the breeze.

 

There are also many activities on the beach-swimming, water sport, beach volleyball.

One of the landmarks here is Hotel Negresco constructed in 1912.

 

This is such a relaxing place to feel the sun and the delight of being in Nice.

 

Here it is worthwhile climbing up the steep way to the terrace with the cascade.

This is an absolutely beautiful place to spend a time chilling out.

 

Once at the top, visitors are wonderfully welcomed by the generous and lushly landscapes towards the sea and the city.

 

Majestic view towards the promenade and the harbor...

... and the city.

 

It takes effort to drag ourselves away from here and continue our way along the entertaining route to the old town, a place with its own charm and flavor. The old town combines a great selection of restaurants with a great variety of shops- chocolate, olive, art stores, fabric stores, and not to forget the market with its lovely fruits and vegetables.

 

This is definitely a wonderful way to spend the day, just soak up and enjoy the atmosphere.

 

The main square of the city is Place Massena.

 

The fountains, the park, the beautiful atmosphere...

 

A busy place full of life and activity.

 

Place du Palais notable by the presence of the city clock.

 

Nice is really beautiful, the charming city attracts those seeking for relaxation and inspiration. Nice should be discovered and enjoyed in its entire aspects-historical, natural, cultural, international,artistic.