Здоровские покатушки и классные расслабушки! Healthy rides and cool relaxation!

We rested in Beaujour from 01/23/2012 to 01/31/2012, combining active rest and relaxation of the bodies after the above mentioned spa hotel. The hotel is good, but the only negative is its some remoteness from the Ski zone. Although, in principle, this did not seem to us a very big minus. The shuttle from the hotel to the ski area runs every 15 minutes. In the morning from 8.15 to 10.15 and in the afternoon from 15.00 to 17.15. The only thing is that if you have dashed enough in the lunch area of ​ ​.13. 00-14.00, then there are two ways out: either walk to the hotel, or wait until 15.00, when the first shuttle bus arrives. We once walked, but we are snowboarders, and accordingly, it’s still half the trouble to walk in our boots, but skiers in their boots can’t walk at all. So it's better to ride on the slope longer before the three-hour transfer. On foot to the center (to Pirin) walk for 15-20 minutes at a calm pace.
About the hotel: The hotel is very cozy. We lived in standard rooms in the first building, on the first floor of which there is a reception and a restaurant. The rooms are very spacious (all photos are attached), bright, with good furniture, clean bathrooms. My husband and I had room 105 (the second floor of the building), our friends got room 104. The rooms are close, but there are slight differences. We had a nice bathroom with a bathtub. And they had a shower in the bathroom... and if there was a shower cabin, everything would be great, but the shower was just a watering can on the wall and a drain hole in the floor. It's not very comfortable. We went down to the reception and they were immediately given the keys to room 205 (the third floor of the building), which was directly above our room, that is, completely identical to ours. Towels and bedding are changed 2 times a week, but upon request at the reception they can be changed at least every day.
Breakfast at the hotel is good. Again, do not forget that this is Bulgaria, not Thailand !! ! But three types of eggs (scrambled eggs, fried eggs and boiled), 4-5 types of sausages, several types of cheese, vegetables, fruits, muesli, yogurt, sweets (baklava, muffins) have always been there. We had a hearty breakfast, and then we also made sandwiches, which we dined on the slope at an hour or two in the afternoon. In Bulgaria, this is not forbidden, it is in the order of things to make a sandwich for yourself, wrap it in a napkin and take it with you. Again, a wonderful coffee machine that produced a wonderful cappuccino. Tea (from bags) is really not ice! We stayed for dinner at the hotel once. Compared to mehans, the food is more Europeanized, but not bad either. If you don’t have the strength after skiing and you don’t really want to go somewhere, then you can stay at the hotel. With homemade wine for four, we sat a lion for 85. Pretty budget.

There are a lot of mechanics in the city. I can say right away that it is more expensive in the center on Pirin. On the first day, the barker invited us to the Dodo Yokanto mehana. Pleasant interior in the Bulgarian style, unobtrusive music, wine of its own production bottled with the label "Dedo Yokanto" . . They usually even promise discounts... but that day we spent 120 leva, this is with a 20% discount. The bill came out this way because of that wine (which, however, was no better than draft wine... in the mehan menu it is called "bulk"). In general, you can navigate by mehans where wine costs 10-15 leva - this is a normal mekhana with adequate prices. And where the wine costs more than 15 leva, these are mechans, where the bill will be higher. Here at that Dedo Yokanto wine cost 30 lev per bottle. Our hotel wine cost 10 lev per 1 liter. Were in the mecha "Todeva Kyshcha" - you can read about it on any forum about Bansko. The place is great! The shish kebab was a little dry, there was not enough space, but the owners Mitko and Nadya create an unforgettable atmosphere of relaxation! Excellent music and dances come to songs with a guitar! The music is excellent (by the way, our Russian rock! No Kirkorovs and Pugachevs!!! ) Come in - you won't regret it! If you want a more relaxing pastime, I highly recommend the "Matserev Khan" mechan. The food is fantastic! I recommend to try Bansko Katak. The serving of the dish is enchanting)))) Meat, knuckle - no words! Our men were delighted!! ! Is always! Delicious garlic bread! You will not see much variety in salads... everything is somewhat reminiscent of "shopska salad" (cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, sometimes onions, all this is seasoned with grated cheese... however, I love this salad, so there was no particular discomfort). Be careful with portions of meat dishes! They are huge! See weight in grams. In the first two days, we ate so much that we could hardly crawl out of the table... then we became smarter and ordered such portions for 2, and in the end they began to order for four! Just in case, take mezim with you to improve digestion! ))
In general, the Pirin Mountains are a noble place for skiing, both for beginners and more or less experienced skiers. If you have any questions about the tracks, write in a personal . . I will answer and share my experience.
Prices for equipment in stores on Pirin Street are basically the same as in Russia. Maybe because it's in season... maybe then they have discounts.
We went with our equipment. . . but anyway, I bought myself another pair of pants, bought my husband boots and Burton crepes. . . well, they bought me a helmet and another mask! By the way, their masks and helmets are really cheaper!! ! So take it, do not spare money! You won't find it cheaper here anyway!
In general, the rest went well, without loss or damage! The weather was excellent . . in the city it was + 5 + 7C, in the mountains -5-7C.
So I recommend this hotel! Excellent three-ruble note with its spa center!! ! Nice swimming pool with jacuzzi, dry sauna, steam sauna (something like Turkish). relax room. In general, it was great there, especially after 2 days of intensive skiing, when we could hardly get out of bed and decided that this day was for relaxation. We visited again after skiing in the evening (hours at 18.00).
Have a nice holiday everyone!