Razlog mountain and spa resort in Bulgaria, Pirin, Rila, Rodope, Bansko (Raslog, Razlok)

RAZLOG

The town of Razlog is situated in the Razlojka valley in the bosoms of three mountains- Rila to the north, Pirin to the south and west and Rodope to the east. Mesta River flows by the town. The town is just 155 kilometers away from Sofia and just 6 kilometers away from the most developed winter resort in Bulgaria- Bansko.

A walk in Razlog is a real adventure. Tourists can visit 41 buildings in the specific architectural style of the National Revival Period.
The guest of the town should definitely visit the numerous craft workshops, weavers, knitters, artists- people who carry the spirit of the traditions of the town.
There is an active fulling- mill on Iazo river, just 10 kilometers away from the center of the town.

Razlog is a huge transport center. Every day regular bus lines connect the town with Bansko, Blagoevgrad, Sofia, Gotse Delchev, Velingrad and many other villages!
The situation of the town turns it into a very comfortable starting position for mountain tracks in Rila and Pirin.
In short Razlog can be described as a small but very alive town. The local people are working hard for it to look beautiful and cosy.

Now Razlog is developing as a contemporary administrative center in “Razlojka” valley.
The local people have preserved their traditional customs and are regularly performing them. One of the most important celebrations for Razlog is New Year eve and the welcoming of the new year. They are throwing away everything bad and old in the past and are optimists about the future!
Very soon a huge golf course will open in the vicinity of the town. Huge investments were made for the completion of the project, so very soon golf lovers will have the opportunity to practice their favorite sport in a comfortable and luxurious complex.

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