Bansko Ski Resort (Bulgaria) A candidate for the 2014 Winter Olympics, the Bansko resort is set to be the hottest ski destination of 2005 and offers a soothing combination of virgin alpine nature and old world, small town Bulgarian charm. Being so far south within Bulgaria, Bansko is probably one of the sunniest and warmest ski resorts and lies 2½ hours from Sofia International airport. Renowned for its excellence, the resort infrastructure has been built incorporating some of the latest Austrian resort technologies. Around Bansko there are a total of 14 ski tracks from novice to expert. The long ski season runs from mid-December to the end of April but for those looking for a variety of activities there are plans for a golf course and over the summer season, the area is already popular for walking, bird watching and horse riding. Hot new Development in Bansko! All Seasons Resort This fantastic new off-plan release features 56 apartments consisting of a selection of Studios, one, and two, bedroom apartments. The complex is made up of two blocks in a plot of 827 m2.The development is set in stunning scenery and is approx 750m from the Gondola Station and only a few minutes walk from the main square of Bansko. The All Seasons Resorts offers ideal accommodation for the keen skier or even a winter sports novice. This outstanding location combined with Bansko's 'all year round' season make it an ideal investment opportunity for either personal use or for the purpose of tourism rentals. When also taking into consideration Bulgaria's application to host the 2014 Winter Olympics, this really does represent a great opportunity to combine the exhilaration of the great outdoors with the prospect of significant capital gains and investment returns. Air conditioning, heating, and car parking are all standard provisions. Prices from: £25,000 Click here for more info