Stone Forest
Stone Forest
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Emilio
Sofia, Bulgaria6 contributions
Feb 2022
Although I live in Varna and visited the Stone Forest (Pobiti Kamani) in Bulgarian many times. I can say this is definitely a place you can visit throughout any time of the year including winter. If you go during the day and it's on a weekend you can even buy a guided tour. Still there is a big board next to the entrance where you can read a lot. It is a nice spot also if you like taking photos - imagine a sunrise or sunset there and the wonderful colors you can get!
Written 17 June 2022
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Km6m
76 contributions
Aug 2021
Stone forest deserves it's name - it really seems like an ancient forest. Large enough area so it's not very crowded even if many cars parked along the roadside or parking lot. Would recommend to visit, when in the area. Don't trust your GPS (Google) when trying to find it. If you are on the main highway, look for the huge signs with tiny name "kameni" on it (written at the lower edge of road signs). Beware of crazy potholes after turning off the main highway. Staff is very friendly, he will give you a brief history, of how the forest was probably formed and will most likely name the type of stone in your national language. Water and othe beverages are availiable.
Written 29 August 2021
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lottie119
London, UK22 contributions
Sept 2020
This place is amazing! Cheap entry free & well worth it.
There are information board inside the shop/ticket booth in a number of languages, and on the back of the tickets are stone symbols correlating to the 'named' rocks (you need to use your imagination for some!) The staff working there are really helpful and spoke about the history & provided some information about the stones.
There is debate about the origin of the stones, but generally accepted that this was some form of ancient sea. It is located in the only desert in Eastern Europe (and one of 2 in Europe overall). There are a number of stones and you have free reign to wander around. Understandably there is zero shade so sun cream & water is pretty essential!
We (group of 4 adults) spent around an hour. One of the party has mobility issues relating to uneven ground & dizziness but found the site fairly accessible, there are some steps & sandy ground/rocks so not suitable for wheelchairs etc.
Worth a visit to see this unique phenomenon, not seen anything similar in the reat of my extensive travels worldwide.
There are information board inside the shop/ticket booth in a number of languages, and on the back of the tickets are stone symbols correlating to the 'named' rocks (you need to use your imagination for some!) The staff working there are really helpful and spoke about the history & provided some information about the stones.
There is debate about the origin of the stones, but generally accepted that this was some form of ancient sea. It is located in the only desert in Eastern Europe (and one of 2 in Europe overall). There are a number of stones and you have free reign to wander around. Understandably there is zero shade so sun cream & water is pretty essential!
We (group of 4 adults) spent around an hour. One of the party has mobility issues relating to uneven ground & dizziness but found the site fairly accessible, there are some steps & sandy ground/rocks so not suitable for wheelchairs etc.
Worth a visit to see this unique phenomenon, not seen anything similar in the reat of my extensive travels worldwide.
Written 13 September 2020
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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 11 February 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 5 August 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 8 July 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 1 January 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 16 June 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 26 October 2019
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Anna Hristova
Varna, Bulgaria119 contributions
Sept 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 25 July 2016
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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 3 September 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 11 August 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 13 May 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 14 May 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 22 April 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 23 April 2017
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