Spas And Affordable Luxury In Sunny Sandanski – Bulgaria
Ever heard of Sandanski? Well, anyone interested in vacationing in Bulgaria certainly should. This charming town has been known for a long time by Bulgarians for its warm, sunny weather and the therapeutic virtues of its air and mineral waters. Under communism, sanatoriums offered a wide range of treatments for asthma and other respiratory diseases. since since the Greeks discovery in the 1990s they have been visiting in large masses.Even though it is surrounded by mountains, Sandanski has a certain smoothness in the air, a certain nonchalance in the atmosphere, in short a distinctive Mediterranean flair.Summer nights are busy with leisurely strolling, pedestrians walking, people enjoying cafes, restaurants, or relaxing to the sweet sounds of water.
And indeed water seems to be everywhere: from the stream that happily cascades down the beautiful public garden, to the many fountains, pools and spas, it offers a sense of harmony and peacefulness.
Named after a revolutionary hero of the Battle for Macedonian independence against the Turks on the eve of the XXth century. Yane Sandanski was killed in 1915 and was buried near to the Rozhen monastery, where he had found shelter. His tomb lays in the stunning landscape surrounding the monastery – a jewel in itself.
Nature lovers and hiking lovers have endless opportunities at the foot of the Pirin mountain enshrined in the beauty that is Sandanski. In the winter, it is one hour away from the ski resort of Bansko. It is also close to Melnik, undoubtedly one of the most enchanting villages in Bulgaria, also well known for wineries, uniqueness, and pyramids).
So it’s obvious why a former communist director Todor Jivkov built a home in Sandanski. After communism fell the home became a hotel"Sveti Vrach". There is it unexpected reminder of the former tenet in the hotel, a museum of sorts. Distantly the city is overlooked at the hotel. More so than being beautiful architecture is a testament of the 60s.But the vast surrounding park is certainly worth visiting, especially in the spring.
Todor Jivkov had an improbable neighbor in the person of Baba Vanga. Baba lived nearby. Her home, the Rupite, had many visitors attracted by her reputation as a saint, healer, and even a clairvoyant. A church has been built to honor her memory – she died in the middle of the 90s – and hot springs abound freely about. Sandanski, the peaceful little town named after a revolutionary, was thus lying at the crossroads between a dictator and a saint.
There is definitely some magic in this sunny warm town with a combination of natural beauty, soothing waters, and great climate. It may also be the best spa city in the country. The lush city park along the river is a local treasure people love to spend time at. Many modern upscale residences are rising around it offering a new lifestyle for a fraction the cost of similar offerings in the West. mostly you’re a short walk away from swimming pools, spas, and wellness centers. Regardless of if you want to invest or vacation now’s the time to do so here. visit our website to get a good look at photos, vacation properties, and opportunities for investmenthttp://www.ntcinternational.com/sandanski.htm