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Bulgaria’s Ski Resorts Remain Open for COVID-19 Holidays

2020-12-14 by Argophilia Travel News

Bansko Ski Resort

Bulgaria officials say they have no intention of canceling ski holidays in the country.

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European Tour Properties Adds Bulgaria’s Pirin Golf & Country Club

2018-12-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Pirin Golf & Country Club

European Tour Properties, the network of golf properties and destinations welcomes Bulgaria’s  Pirin Golf & Country Club in Bansko.

Tags: Bansko, Bansko ski resort, Bulgaria, Bulgaria golf, Europe golf, European Tour Properties, Pirin Golf & Country Club

Eastern Europe’s Best Bargain Ski Resorts

2013-01-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Given the rather depressing economic realities that many in Europe are forced to live with at present, they could be forgiven for thinking the luxury of skiing holiday is out of their reach. But a little look beyond the Alpine pistes, towards Eastern Europe, shows us that a skiing holiday doesn’t have to break the bank.

Tags: Bansko, Cerna Hora, Eastern Europe, Europe skiing, Nosal ski resort, ski resorts, skiing, skiing holiday, Zakopane

Choosing Accommodation in Bansko

2012-02-15 by Guest Author

Bansko ski slope

Although Bansko is considerably cheaper in comparison to resorts in the Alps, rushing off to the travel agents and booking a package holiday might not always prove to be the best value for money.

Tags: accommodation, Bansko, Bulgaria, hotels

Bansko, World’s Best Value Ski Resort

2011-11-30 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Chair ski lift

Bansko is Bulgaria’s most affordable ski resort, and the country’s more popular as well. This year, Bansko was also ranked as the most affordable ski resort in the world.

Tags: Bansko, Bansko ski resort, budget skiing, ski holiday, ski resort

Swiss Franc Got You Down? Ski Eastern Europe

2011-01-12 by Phil Butler

The deep powder of Sinaia

Exchange rates can sometimes turn the best vacation deal into a nightmare. The recent Swiss Franc valuation caught ski vacationers by surprise. When expensive Alps ski resorts get even more expensive, many European skiers just stay home. Fortunately there is another solution. Skiing the Carpathians, Slovenian Alps, Caucasus, and other Eastern European resorts almost always costs half as much.

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2010 Best Family Skiing in Eastern Europe

2010-11-24 by Phil Butler

Extreme skiing at Bansko in Bulgaria

The 2010 Post Office Family Ski Report shows prices for ski vacations around the globe much higher in many instances. But for the savvy ski enthusiast Eastern Europe now represents and even more attractive value for family Winter fun. The Bulgarian and Slovenian ski resorts offer 5 star accommodations at half the price.

Tags: 2010 skiing, Bansko, budget ski trip, Eastern Europe skiing, Europe skiing, Family Ski Resorts, freestyle skiing, Kranjska Gora, Post Office, ski report, ski resorts, ski tourism, ski travel, ski trips, skiiing 2010, Tom Krznar

Bulgaria’s Slopes Beckon, Fine Powder Cheap

2010-10-05 by Phil Butler

Bansko ski slope

Bulgarian officials foresee a great year for Winter sports. With incentives and prices too good to be true, and ski resorts capable of competing with any in the world, Bulgaria’s ski paradise beacons any in search of powder on a budget.

Tags: Bansko, Bansko ski resort, Bulgaria skiing, Bulgaria travel, East Europe skiing, Poiana Brasov, Romania skiiing, Romania travel, ski vacations, travel economy, Winter sports

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The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

2026-07-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

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Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello

2026-07-08 By Manuel Santos

A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.

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Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

2026-07-08 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]

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Chania Municipal Market Targets September Reopening After Years of Restoration

2026-07-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s restored Municipal Market is expected to reopen in September, with shop owners beginning work on their premises during July.

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Heraklion Restaurants See Plenty of Visitors but Less Spending This Summer

2026-07-08 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

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