Wellness - Spa & Sauna in and around Bansko

As with all world class ski destinations, the idea of a nice sauna or a soak in the Jacuzzi simply goes part in parcel with a great getaway...  And Bansko, not to be outdone by other resorts, offers some great wellness options.

The Thermal Springs of Banya

A mere 5km away from Bankso, the village of Banya offers curative thermal springs that range in temperatures up 60°C!  Ancient times saw Roman baths and Turkish hamams in Banya and ruins of these facilities are still to be seen in the village.  Indulge in the lovely mineral waters in open-air swimming pools all year round... pure relaxation for the whole family.  Make  a day of it - head up to Banya after a late breakfast, soak until your skin wrinkles, have an early dinner in a mehana and be back in Bansko in time for some night skiing!

Closer to "home"

If you have spent a full day on the slopes, you know the pleasant feeling of exhaustion that follows.  A sauna or soak is possible in almost every hotel and guest house in Bansko.  Ask about some of the local sauna traditions and procedures and go home feeling like a totally new person ready to tackle a new day on the slopes.

Day spa

A bathrobe, slippers and nothing to worry about except being on time for the next procedure...  This is pure heaven.  Some of the more up-scale hotels feature posh spa complexes with day-spa packages and massage and beauty options for those looking to be really pampered.  In comparison to the prices one would pay for the same treatments back home, a spa package in Bansko is well worth the time and money.