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The same questions, answered side by side for January. We don't pick a winner — the trade-offs are the point.
Bansko
Bulgaria
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| In January | 5°C11 rainy days |
| Flying time | 13h 15mfrom Los Angeles |
| Ideal stay | A week in winter, 3–4 nights in summer |
| Best for | Skiers & snowboarders · Budget travellers · Walkers & hikers |
| The feel of it | Cobbled, cheap, mountain-hearty |
| Where people stay | Bansko old townor The gondola quarter |
| Getting around | Manageable without a car |
| Money and language | EURBulgarian |
| Accommodation | Cheap |