Category: Caves, Waterfalls, Natural Phenomena

Seven Rila Lakes

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The Seven Rila Lakes (Bulgarian are a group of glacial lakes, situated in the northwestern Rila Mountain in Bulgaria. Situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level, they are the most visited group of lakes in Bulgaria. Each lake carries a name associated with its most characteristic feature. The highest one is called Salzata (“The Tear”) due to its clear waters that allow visibility in depth. The next one in height carries the name Okoto (“The Eye”) after its almost perfectly oval form. Okoto is the deepest cirque…

Melnik – The smallest town in Bulgaria

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The smallest town in Bulgaria is located in a mountainous area in the southwestern foothills of the Pirin Mountains. Embraced by phenomenal sand pyramids, Melnik has preserved the atmosphere of traditional Bulgarian lifestyle and culture – picturesque houses with tiled roofs, narrow stone streets, wineries and taverns. The unique atmosphere is complemented by the Melnik River flowing through the main street of the town. Since 1968 Melnik has been declared a museum town. Although small, Melnik is rich in sights – in the town you can see the natural phenomenon…

Prohodna Cave – The God’s Eye

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Prohodna (Bulgarian: Проходна) is a karst cave in north central Bulgaria, located in the Iskar Gorge near the village of Karlukovo in Lukovit Municipality, Lovech Province. The cave is known for the two eye-like holes in its ceiling, known as God’s eyes. Prohodna is the best known attraction in the Karlukovo Gorge (part of the Geological Park Iskar-Panega), one of the largest karst regions in Bulgaria and a popular location for speleology. Formed during the Quaternary, Prohodna is 262 metres (860 ft) long, which makes it the longest cave passage…

The Trigrad Gorge

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The Trigrad Gorge is a 7-kilometer defile north of the village Trigrad, beneath towering marble cliffs cut over millions of years by the Trigrad River. The gorge was declared a protected reserve by Decree № 4021 on December 6, 1963. In places, the cliffs are some 300 meters apart, but in a considerable portion of the gorge, for some 2-3 km, they are only separated by about 100 meters. On the western side of the gorge, the cliffs rise roughly 180 meters, while on the east they are 300-350 meters…

Belogradchik Rocks

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The Belogradchik Rocks (Bulgarian: Белоградчишки скали, Belogradchishki skali) are a group of strangely shaped sandstone and conglomerate rock formations located on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains (Stara Planina) near the town of Belogradchik in northwest Bulgaria. The rocks vary in color from primarily red to yellow; some of the rocks reach up to 200 m in height. Many rocks have fantastic shapes and are associated with interesting legends. They are often named after people or objects they are thought to resemble. The Belogradchik Rocks have been declared a…