Restaurant

The four-star luxury and elegance of the hotel are characteristic not only for the hotel but for the restaurant too and it has a very refined interior, implying respect and tranquility, with individual sections with upholstered furniture and tables each with its individual decoration.

The "Grand Montana" restaurant offers you the opportunity to taste some great specialties from the traditional Bulgarian and the European cuisine. To make your moments unforgettable we offer a special selection of white and red wines and a variety of fine drinks from the bar, including a special collection of cigars. 

Things to do nearby

Bansko
The museum – home of Nikola Vaptzarov *a famous Bulgarian poet* is among the most frequently visited places of interest and the original wall-painting and wood-carving of the Velenov’s house turn it into a cultural phenomenon. 

You do have to visit the “Holy Trinity” church with the bell-tower, which was built in 1835 with its amazingly beautiful wood-carved iconostasis and original icons all over its internal walls. 

It is worth seeing also the icon exhibition called “The Art school of Bansko”, which is shown at the oldest and one of the best preserved buildings of Bansko, also known as Hilendarskija Metoh /Convent/, where you can follow the development of the Icon School of Bansko. These wall-paintings, including wall-paintings from the Rila Monastery, are exhibited in 6 galleries. 

A typical model of the architecture of Bansko is “Beninata kasta”, the home of the founder of the Bulgarian educational system in those days – Neofit Rilski. Of course it will be interesting for you to see the archaeological remains and ancient fortresses in the “Staroto Gradishte” and “Yulen” areas. 

You can have a trip in the “Yulen” nature reserve with an area of 3200 hectares where there are over 30 routes developed specially for hikers, there are also places for cliff hanging and protected natural sights like “Banderishki skok” waterfall, “The Wedding” rock formation, “Banderitza” cave or some of the century-old trees.

Rila Monastery
​The Rila Monastery is the most magnificent Bulgarian monastery, which is listed from UNESCO as a part of the worldwide cultural and historical heritage. It is only 100 km away from Bansko. It is also the largest and most impressive monastery in Eastern Europe and numerous groups of Bulgarian and foreign tourists bow their heads to its grandeur and magnificence every day.

Melnik
The beauty of Melnik, the smallest town of Bulgaria, but the most significant monument of Bulgarian culture from the Middle Ages and the National Revival, waits only 70 km from here or 1 hour drive from Bansko. 

Melnik is famous both for its fascinating architecture, the houses seem to have perched on the rocks as birds, and its lovely wine, a gift from the gods, which is kept in cellars, dug in the cliffs. Only 6 km away from Melnik is located the Rochenski monastery, both Melnik and the Rohenski monastery are claimed a natural reserve of cultural and historical importance. 

Only 15 min. drive from Bansko you can reach the village of Belitsa famous for its reserve for dancing bears called “Four paws”, founded and sponsored by Brigitte Bardot. All throughout the year the hunt and fish lovers can visit the numerous places suitable for fishing and hunting.

Pirin Mountains
You can visit OFF-ROAD and Jeep-safari or devote yourself to touring or hiking. You can stroll the endless wilderness of the beautiful Pirin Mountains, which is registered in the UN register of national parks and nature reserves, visit the Geyser Lakes, Bezbog peak, Vihren peak /2914 m altitude/, or some of the five lakes around. 

For the winter sports fans there are endless options for fun. Bansko has 17 ski-runs with different level of difficulty which are always kept in perfect condition due to the 30 snow-producing cannons and the 12 snow-cleaning machines. 

Jazz festival of Bansko
The summer Jazz festival of Bansko is a traditional fest gathering many national and international popular bands and singers. During the nice August nights, right under the stars of the Pirin sky, you can enjoy wonderful jam sessions performed in the open theatre.

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