To the south of Bansko is situated the National Park 'Pirin', included in the list of the national parks and reserves of the UN, as well as in the list of the cultural and natural landmarks of UNESCO.

The park is rich in lakes, waterfalls, caves, century old trees and historic places. In the vicinity of Chalin valog, Todorova ornitsa, Demyanishka polyana, Shiligarnika, as well as in the chalets of Vihren, Demyanitsa, Bunderitsa, Gotse Delchev, Bezbog could be found wonderful conditions for summer and winter tourism and holiday vocations with ski-lift and ski-trails. Well famous are also the spa of Bansko and Dobrinishte, the reserve of 'Bayuvi Dupki - Djindjiritsa'. As protected natural sites are announced also the waterfalls of Bunderishki skok, Demyanishki skok, Julenski skok, the rock formation the ‘Wedding', the cave of Bunderitsa, 7-century old trees, among which the world-famous Baykushevata Mura.

In the summer the admirers of the extreme sports could lease the latest models of mountain bikes made by the large European producers. The ski routes and even some of the ski runs could be used as routes for mountian biking.

The fine summer weather presuppose the organisation of wonderful picnics and hiking. Wonderful conditions for this provides the vicinity of Chalin valog, which has distinguished place for picnics with all the required conditions for the purpose. The dishes prepared on stone plate have irresistible aroma that in combination with the cooled drinks in the river nearby could satisfy the most elaborate culinary taste.   

The vicinities around Bansko seduce all the addicts to hunting and fishing. Nothing could replace the sensation and the pleasant shiver from the hours spent on the coasts of the rivers and the lakes, with fishing rod in hand, as well as with the emotion from the pleasant tiredness as a result of the hunting.
 

With no disappointment will leave those of you that prefer the pleasure in the horse riding. The interesting routes and the very sensation leave pleasant memory with everyone that has succeeded in touching the beauty and magnetism of the mountain, in combination with the unforgettable pleasure of the horse riding.