Bansko - Royal Towers

The OP asked about the standard of accomodation, and Ian's pointer to TA was pretty positive. I agree with Finn, that opinion ought to be fact based, not prejudiced for the sake of it. having looked at the background, I would go there. The snow record is very good, 2~3 metres at top level. The area is not big, but looks good mixed skiing. The old village atmosphere would certainly suit my needs, to find good painting subjects, and meet locals. If the ski school is anywhere near as good as Borovets, then that would be recomendable to my friends. I have a number of friends who are Inghams reps, and they see year on year moves forwards in Bulgaria.
What we should remember is that Bulgarians suffered horrendously when the Soviets states dissolved. Russia immediately cut off all major trade, and energy supplies. Not only have the Bulgarians responded with great spirit, they are as friendly as folk from any other place.

thanks guy's will let you know what its like!

The skiing can be great if the conditions are good (like most resorts really :shock: )-not a huge area but what there is is of a very high standard. I was in Soll, Mayerhofen and Bansko last season and the skiing in Bansko is as good if not better than either of those, just less of it. The smaller area has advantages as well though, if there is a large group it is always easy to meet up for lunch etc.
The town still needs some improvements to things like footpaths etc and there are still too many unfinished apartment blocks but go with an open mind and you won't be dissapointed.
BRT looks like a nice place and I have been in a lovely apartment there-just across the bridge from the Gondola station too!

If everybody is off to Bansko the slopes should be empty in the proper resorts :lol:

Ian Wickham wrote:If everybody is off to Bansko the slopes should be empty in the proper resorts :lol:

Wickers they are not really going to Bansko, its all a pretence to show off. :mrgreen:

brooksy wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:If everybody is off to Bansko the slopes should be empty in the proper resorts :lol:

Wickers they are not really going to Bansko, its all a pretence to show off. :mrgreen:

You mean I'm gonna have to barge the locals out the way again !!!!!!