Rock phenomenon "The Wonderful Rocks"
"The Wonderful rocks" is a rock phenomenon situated on the bank of Tsonevo Dam, 4 km of the village of Asparuhovo, Dalgopol municipality, Varna Region.
It is located at 16 km south-west of Dalgopol, 89 km in the same direction of the regionla center Varna, 57 km south-east of Shumen and about 406 km of the capital Sofia city.
"The Wonderful rocks" represent a massif of about ten incredibly beautiful rock needles 40-50 m high, resembling castle towers. They were formed by the impact of wind and water on the limestone, making the rock not monolithic but in blocks. The rocks start right from the shores of the dam, where most of them are steep and precipitous. They have the shape of an arc with a characteristic ceiling in the upper part.
The phenomenon consists of three arrays, along their entire length there are three tunnels through which a road car made of rubble stones pass. Since they can be seen from the main road, the rocks often attract travelers who pull over to rest and enjoy the wonderful views and sculpted forms.
There are several caves, rocks and holes inhabited by large raptors in the region.The rocks equipped with climbing routes are also interesting. They are situated 5 minutes walking distance from the natural phenomenon, up a steep path at the place of an abandoned stone quarry.
"The Wonderful rocks" were declared a natural landmark in 1949.
transport
The main road connecting Prоvadia with Aytos is located in the close proximity of the phenomenon. The railroad Varna-Plovdiv is also close. If you stop on Asparuhovo station you can reach the rocks for about an hour. The asphalt road makes it possible for the rocks to be reached with a car - if you take the exit for the village of Asparuhovo without going in the village itself. You can see a sign for the landmark right before the exit in the left.
accomodation
Close to "The Wonderful Rocks" is situated the hut bearing the same name which has been transformed into two-star hotel and offers wonderful acoomodation conditions. The hut represents a three-storey building with 79 places, a restaurant and a refreshment room. The road is asphalt, there is a paring lot as well.
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