Stone Forest
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Noam D
17 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Take a taxi or rent a car and drive 20 mins from Varna, you won’t regret it.
Various and versatile rock formations dating back thousands of years, when the area was covered by water.
Don’t miss the tranquility of the neighboring forest. Priceless.
Various and versatile rock formations dating back thousands of years, when the area was covered by water.
Don’t miss the tranquility of the neighboring forest. Priceless.
Written February 11, 2023
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bri
Belfast, UK30 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
The site is very interesting. The rock formations vary in size and shape, so there is much to see and enjoy. This is only a short experience and will probably take an hour or two to explore in depth. The entry officer was knowledgable and quite comedic.
Overall, an enjoyable adventure at a reasonable price!
Overall, an enjoyable adventure at a reasonable price!
Written August 5, 2022
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Mihai H
Bucharest, Romania36 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Looking for something to do when you are bored or the weather is not that good for a beach day? Take a trip to this beautiful place and see what Nature can do. Went with my two boys, 10 and 3, and they like it very much. Look for the parking lot, dont stop near the road!
Written July 8, 2020
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Cindy Marie Azur
Valencia, Spain1,752 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
Great site to visit and when we came here didn’t have to pay any entrance fee. Not sure if any difference with season as we came here during winter. If you don’t have guide or information or locals with you. You won’t understand the story behind but a great place to visit for a quick walk.
Written January 1, 2020
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Soccca
Tolmin, Slovenia1,794 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
A very interesting work of nature. We were walking around for about half an hour. There is a lot to see. You walk by the pure sand and watch those stone trees (towers). And there was also a little animal – I think it was an European ground squirrel (souslik). We had a really nice time there.
Written June 16, 2024
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Stoycho Bozukov
Sofia, Bulgaria225 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
The broken stones are unique, they are a miracle, a super walk and an inspiration, I recommend to all my friends and acquaintances to visit!
Written October 26, 2019
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Anna Hristova
Varna, Bulgaria119 contributions
Sep 2015 • Family
Beautiful rock formation located in Varna, Bulgaria, on the road between Varna and Sofia. The formations are the result of coral activity, while the latter explain the phenomenon with the prismatic weathering of the rocks, the formation of sand and limestone. In order to be preserved, Pobiti Kamani (The Stone Desert) was designated a natural landmark in the late 1930s.
Written July 25, 2016
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lichinka
Velingrad, Bulgaria305 contributions
May 2011 • Friends
We went there in the summer. There was no tax for enter. Its fantastic place, first time ever in my life I am seeing things like that!! I love it there and I will come back! Its only 15 min traveling from Varna in the main road. Direction - Povelqnovo.
more info - Pobiti Kamani (Bulgarian: Побити камъни) is a rock phenomenon located in Varna Province, Bulgaria, on the road between Varna and Sofia around several villages just west of Varna. It consists of several groups of natural rock formations on a total area of 70 km². The formations are mainly stone columns between 5 and 7 metres high and from 0.3 to 3 metres thick. The columns do not have solid foundations, but are instead hollow and filled with sand, and look like they are stuck into the surrounding sands, which gives the phenomenon its name.
In order to be preserved, Pobiti Kamani was designated a natural landmark in 1937.
There are a number of theories regarding the phenomenon's origin, divided roughly into two groups — supporting an organic or a mineral origin. According to the former, the formations are the result of coral activity, while the latter explain the phenomenon with the prismatic weathering of the rocks, the formation of sand and limestone concretions, or lower Eocene bubbling reefs.
more info - Pobiti Kamani (Bulgarian: Побити камъни) is a rock phenomenon located in Varna Province, Bulgaria, on the road between Varna and Sofia around several villages just west of Varna. It consists of several groups of natural rock formations on a total area of 70 km². The formations are mainly stone columns between 5 and 7 metres high and from 0.3 to 3 metres thick. The columns do not have solid foundations, but are instead hollow and filled with sand, and look like they are stuck into the surrounding sands, which gives the phenomenon its name.
In order to be preserved, Pobiti Kamani was designated a natural landmark in 1937.
There are a number of theories regarding the phenomenon's origin, divided roughly into two groups — supporting an organic or a mineral origin. According to the former, the formations are the result of coral activity, while the latter explain the phenomenon with the prismatic weathering of the rocks, the formation of sand and limestone concretions, or lower Eocene bubbling reefs.
Written November 10, 2011
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didka
Alexandria, VA13 contributions
This spring was the first time I went to "Pobiti Kamani" / Petrified Forest as an adult. I'm surpried how difficult it would be for a non-native to find the place, since there's no signage in English. Will ask my dad which road it is west of Varna and post it.
It's a truly marvelous place which you can explore on your own. It would be fun for kids and grown ups as well. The stone formations have different shapes and make for amusing photo ops.
It's a truly marvelous place which you can explore on your own. It would be fun for kids and grown ups as well. The stone formations have different shapes and make for amusing photo ops.
Written November 19, 2008
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PrivalageFortOwner
Manchester84 contributions
Jul 2013 • Friends
You need a guide otherwise its just like looking at some stone rocks, needs some investment from the local government tourist agency as its got potential to be a good tourist attraction ..... if your really bored then take a trip
Written October 8, 2013
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Can anyone recommend a fair taxi company in Varna? We would like to go to the Stone Forest by cab. Thanks!
Written September 3, 2018
Triumf taxi varna, look it up and you'll get the best price. They are competing with the normaal taxi's so they have fair fares and are reliable
Written August 11, 2019
Hi. I wuld like to go to this place by bus. I prefer local travelling with public transport. Where do i take the bus ? I stay in City Mark Hotel. Is there an entrance fee for this stone forest ? Thanks for a reply.
Written May 13, 2017
Hi, unfortunately there is no direct public bus line to this nature park. Bus line 43 connects Varna city center with the nearby village Slanchevo which is located 3 km away from Stone Forest, meaning you have to walk through the fields which I wouldn't recommend. The only way to get to Stone Forest is by car, you can take a taxi, which is very easy in Varna city, taxis are everywhere and it will cost you about 8 - 10 Euro each direction. I am sure the hotel reception will assist you with this matter. On return you can ask the park administration to call a taxi for you as well as you can make a deal with the same taxi driver who will bring you to the park asking him to pick you up back to Varna in 2 hrs time for instance etc. There is an entrance fee for Stone Forest, about 2 Euro only. Hope this will help you.
Written May 14, 2017
How do I reach this place from Varna and how long does it take it get there? How will I get tickets for this place?
Written April 22, 2017
Preferably by car as public bus transport is available to nearby village Slanchevo only. From there you have to walk about a mile to Stone Forest. If you won't have a rented car get a taxi. The hotel reception can arrange it for you or you can stop a taxi all arount the city, there are always taxi cars on the cenral square in front of the main cathedral for instance. For 20 km distance to Stone Forest it will cost you about 18 -20 Lv each direction. For the way back get in touch with the park administration, I am sure they will assist you to call a taxi back to the city.
Written April 23, 2017
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