Veliko Tarnovo Region has a lot of history to fascinate visitors, many places to show guests and tourists from different parts of the world, and one of the most captivating places is the city of Elena. He, like the beautiful Helen of old, proudly bears his name and there is nothing accidental about it. If you also want to learn a little more about this place, Elena guest houses await their visitors in every season, see here.
Elena is located in northern Bulgaria. The Jovkovtsi dam was built along it, and the Balkan in the region was called the Elensky Balkan.
In this place, it’s as if nature and history have conspired to bring together the Samuilets area.
A series of natural attractions, speak silently about them.
Mark’s stone is located here. It is a huge stone whose history is connected with that of Krali Marko. It is located 3 km. south of the city. At first glance, one thinks of a huge rock, which gives the impression that it has leaned vertically from the ridge. With a bird’s eye or side view, this stone gives the illusion of super miraculous power. From this place, you can reach Markov kamak only by a steep path, and its dimensions are: height 3.2 m; 6 meters long and 3.5 meters wide. The area where Markov kamak is located is known for another impressive natural phenomenon – Raev kamak.
Before 1300, a centuries-old tree named Slona grew up in this place and still lives today. Its branches resemble an elephant’s trunk, hence its name.
Starting from the village of Ruhovtsi, the eco-trail leads to Hristovski waterfall. It is a natural object that is located on 3.0 ha. And at 400 m above sea level. Its waters fall from a height of 9 m and crash into rocks around the river itself. In the western part of the waterfall there is a huge rock, which is an ideal and preferred place for tourists who are fond of rock climbing.
A vacation in the city of Elena will guarantee everyone an explosion of pleasant, inspiring landscapes, unique wonders and phenomena, peaceful days and evenings. The hospitality of Elena guest houses contributes to all this.