Crucially Bansko satisfies the key investment critieria of being popular as both a summer and winter resort.

As a summer resort it offers a myriad outdoor activities such as hiking, shooting, fishing, canoeing and horse riding.

Bansko is also set to attract the golfing fraternity with the construction of an Ian Woosnam designed professional 18-hole golf course currently underway.

In 15 years time, there will be 40 golf courses in Bulgaria... attracting buyers... Welshman Woosnam was in Bulgaria last November when building work commenced on two courses he designed - Lighthouse near Balchik and Pirin, near Bansko. Woosnam’s Pirin and Lighthouse projects are both valued at about 118 million euros.

Source: Sofia Echo

Sporting activities aside Bansko and its surrounding area offers several historic towns, traditional villages, castles and churches to visit. A popular attraction is the ancient fortress remains at Staroto Gradishte, only 4 km from Bansko.

South of Bansko lies the Pirin National Park. The largest nature park in Bulgaria, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the unique flora and fauna, beautiful lakes, waterfalls, caves, ancient trees and various historical sites that can be found there. It is possible to hike and trek freely in the park.

Four million tourists are expected to visit Bulgaria this winter season with 800,000 of these alone choosing to visit the south-western ski resort of Bansko.

As Bansko becomes an established destination prices are sure to rise, so this is an ideal opportunity to buy property in a resort that serves as a winter and summer home.