National park Sinite kamani

The legend tells that the natural formation Sinite kamani (Blue Stones), in the eastern part of the Balkans  Mountain, was formed by the ancient Greek gods Zeus and Herat. Later, the mortals liked the gods' creation and decided to build their settlement in the valley. There are a lot of legends like this one for the national park Sinite kamani. The park is situated on the road that connects the capital with the Black sea.

The national park is located on the southern slopes of the Balkans Mountain. Its square surface is about 11 400 sq.m. and is part of the protected areas in the country.

When the rocks reflect the sun light on a definite angel, their colour changes to blue. This is the reason of their name Blue Stones. There are three urbanized recreation zones in the park. The most famous is Karandila. Karan means healthy place. From the ancient times the place is known for its healing effect on ill people.

The other recreation zone is Daula. The most eastern ski-run in Bulgaria is situated there. It attracts a lot of tourists during the seasons. The third place - Selishteto, is in close proximity to city of Sliven (about 4 - 5km). It is a villa zone, located in the south part of the park. There is the path of health which is just perfect for walks of handicapped people.

The symbol of Sliven city is the rock formation - Halkata. It can be seen in all park's ads.
Sinite kamani is famous with its priceless archaeological monuments. Remains from medieval fortresses and monasteries can be seen here.

The mountainous relief of the park makes it suitable for exercising almost all types of mountain sports - skiing, alpinism, rock-climbing, cycling, mountain cycling, hang-gliding, parachutism, gliding, as well as route and cognitive tourism. Great biodiversity is to be found within the park. The existing tourist tracks on the territory of the park are more than 50, while the main tourist routes, leading to different destinations are 18. Karandila locality is the most visited part of the mountain.

Most people consider that Sinite kamani is the most beautiful and romantic part of the eastern Balkans. For more information do not forget to visit the Information visitors' centre of the park. You can look at the routes and natural landmarks in the park; get some maps, guide-books and books for the national park Sinite kamani.