Hotel complex “Sinjirite” offers a spacious outdoors area, that could be used for relaxation and entertainment. Our guest could also walk around and experience the beautiful town of Elena and its surroundings.
The grounds around the resort are suitable for playing soccer, volleyball, badminton, etc. Our youngest guests could enjoy the 3 meters round trampoline with safety net and the train themed playground equipped with a sandbox and swing sets. The grounds of the resort also offer hammocks, benches, gazebos and various spots for resting and relaxation. In the hot summer months, our guests could relax at our large open swimming pool.
Classical games such as "Don’t get Mad", Scrabble, Chess, Backgammon, Cards, Puzzels, etc. are available upon request. We also have a small library with books, magazines, and kid's books for reading and coloring. Books and games are available free of charge at Reception.
The "Yovkovtsi" dam is situated near Valchovtsi village, 5 kilometres west from the town of
Elena.It was built about 50 years ago on the Vesselina river. You can reach to the dam by passing
through the town, following the main road towards the village of Yakovtsi. The dam is rich in carp,
pikeperch and many other kinds of fish.
The Palitsi Fishing Reservoir is located about 50 km southeast
of Veliko Tarnovo and 12 km east of the town of Elena, in the area of the village of Palitsi. Nestled
between two hills, it covers an area of 55 decares with an average depth of around 3 meters. The site is
popular among fishing enthusiasts, offering good conditions for catching carp and grass carp. A fish farm operates
here, raising carp and European catfish for the nearby restaurant. Visitors can also purchase live fish on-site, subject to availability
The Elena Balkan mountain is one of the most picturesque places, where nature has preserved its natural appearance and charm. There are many eco trails that lead to the natural landmarks in the area, such as Markov stone, Hristovski waterfall, Rayuv stone, the "Elephant" tree, Chumerna peak, “Valchan Voyvoda” Memorial Complex and others.
Starting point is approx. 50 meters from the "Sinjirite" Complex, where the asphalt road ends. The trail goes into the forest, passing trough the "Cherkovisteto", a sacred site where in ancient times people performed harvest rituals. The route crosses a small creek, forest meadows and goes to the Hristovci neighborhood. Passing through the area, a narrow path leads to a panoramic site over Hristovski Waterfall. This is one of the nature's wonders in the Elena Balkan. The waterfall is situated on the "Miikovska" river, and it is a beautiful cascading waterfall with a 15 meter (50 feet) drop. Following a small trail down, you may reach the river itself. The eco route is marked with white and red markings and the difficulty level is low. Distance from "Sinjirite" Complex to the waterfall is about 3 km. Hiking time - approximately 60 minutes.
Chumerna Peak is the highest point of the Elena–Tvarditsa Balkan Mountain (1,536 m) and is located about 30 km from the town of Elena. Access is easy – you can reach it by car via the Tvarditsa Pass on an asphalt road that leads almost to Chumerna Hut. There is a small parking area about 2 km below the hut. From there, the route continues on foot along a gravel road. It takes about 20–30 minutes to reach the hut, and another 30–40 minutes to climb from the hut to the peak via a marked trail. At the top, you will find an open area with panoramic views in all directions. In clear weather, the picturesque central part of the Balkan Mountains reveals itself before you, all the way to its highest peak – Botev Peak.
From the picturesque nature of the Elena Balkan, the route offers unforgettable views and encounters with interesting natural landmarks. The trail ascends along a mountain ridge past “Markov Kamak” – an impressive rock surrounded by the legend of Krali Marko. Further along, the eco-trail passes above rocky cliffs, revealing a wide panorama of the Elena basin and Mount Chumerna. The ridge impresses with its unusual rock formations, mosses, and beautiful oak and hornbeam forests. At the end of the plateau lies “Rayuv Kamak” – a high rock cliff with views towards the Yovkovtsi Reservoir. The route is circular – from the village of Usoi to Markov Kamak and Rayuv Kamak and back, with a duration of about 3 hours.
The “Valchan Voyvoda” Memorial Complex in the village of Rayuvtsi is a unique combination of history, legends, and natural beauty. It includes three main sites – the monument of Valchan Voyvoda, the Rayuvtsi Cromlech, and the chapel “St. Petka Tarnovska”. The monument is the first of its kind dedicated to the legendary Bulgarian outlaw and is located about 11 km west of the town of Elena, in the picturesque area of Valcha Polyana above the Yovkovtsi Dam. It stands on a 7-meter pedestal and was installed in 2015. Nearby is the Rayuvtsi Cromlech, often called the “Bulgarian Stonehenge” – a circle of large stone blocks associated with ancient Thracian rituals. The complex also includes the chapel “St. Petka Tarnovska”, which adds to the spiritual atmosphere of the place.
Walk around the cultural heritage of Renaissance town of Elena.
