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PenBro's "Little Switzerland":

Banya village, nestling at the heart of 'Little Switzerland' in southwest Bulgaria, is the home of PenBro Apart-Hotel that offers cosy, self-catering, fully-equipped apartments with high quality furnishings.

Unrivalled scenery surrounds you with the majestic Pirin high Rila and wild Rhodope mountains enclosing this outstandingly beautiful high (850m asl) mountain valley providing breathtaking, ever changing, panoramas.

Landscape, flora and wildlife abounds in the valley meadows, along the rivers, wooded mountainsides, crystal mountain lakes and streams, with surprises like edelweiss, and a guarantee to see brown bears.

Gastronomic delights in the plethora of 'Mehana' (Tavernas) prepared from local naturally grown produce are enjoyed in front of a blazing log fire accompanied by live traditional music and songs.

Antiquity surrounds you:- Spartacus' birthplace (Sandanski) Roman amphitheatre (Plovdiv), Monasteries dating from the 10th century, and religious frescos and icons dating from 1614 in numerous local churches.

Recreational activities include winter sports, summer mountain pursuits, swimming in naturally warm (57 C) mineral baths, horse riding, wine tasting, shopping, or simply indulging in living a lazy, stress-free lifestyle.

Idyllic surroundings with warm and friendly local village people allow you to participate and enjoy life in Banya and the surrounding area with the result that having arrived as a guest on departure you leave as a friend.

Alluring, captivating, intriguing apply to Bulgaria and especially to 'Little Switzerland' where PenBro cordially invite you to experience a pleasant, informative and enjoyable holiday amongst REAL Bulgarian people.