Chudnite Skali (The Wonderful Rocks) – a natural landmark

The rock phenomenon “The Wonderful Rocks” is situated at a distance of 4 km from the village of Asparuhovo, municipality of Dalgopol, county of Varna. It was declared a natural phenomenon by Decree of the Council of Ministers No 1869 of 17 February 1949 and covers an area of 12.5 ha on the shore of Tsonevo dam.
The main road connecting Provadia and Aytos, as well as the railway line Varna – Plovdiv passes in close proximity.
The Wonderful Rocks is a massif consisting of about ten beautiful rock needles, 40-50 meters high, shaped like castle towers. They were formed by the effect of water and wind on limestone. The rocks had formed directly by the banks of Tsonevo dam, where they are steepest and vertical.
The phenomenon consists of three massifs. Three tunnels are dug through along their entire length, where an automobile road made of crushed stones passes. Since they can be seen from the main road, the rocks often attract travelers, which come by to enjoy the view.
A hut with the same name, which offers accommodation, is situated directly against the Wonderful Rocks.
A lot of interesting caves, rock massifs and holes, some of which are inhabited by large rapacious birds are situated in the region.
The rocks which have routes for rock climbing are also interesting. They are situated at a distance of 10 minutes walking from the natural phenomenon “The Wonderful Rocks”, uphill along a steep path, at the place of an abandoned quarry. The rocks have the shape of an arch, with a typical ceiling in their upper part.
One of the first climbing competitions was conducted here, and 8 routes were specially designed for this purpose. Gradually the rocks were additionally equipped, and at the moment 18 routes are equipped from 6th to 10th category.
Breaking and demolishing of the rocks as well as painting them is forbidden as the territory is a natural landmark.

The Wonderful Bridges are situated at a distance of about 90 km southeast from Varna. The road through Provadiya is preferable due to the high-quality road surface. If you travel by car, you can go directly to the rock phenomenon, which is situated at a distance of 3 km from the road turn to the village of Asparuhovo (not entering the village). There is a board sign for the natural landmark close before the turn to the left.
If you travel by train from Varna, get the passenger train for Asparuhovo. The distance from the railway station to the rocks is about an hour.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER – VILLAGE OF ASPARUHOVO
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Tel/fax: +359 517 32038
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Website: http://www.tourism.government.bg/bg/kategorii/turisticheski-informacionni-centrove/asparuhovo
village of Asparuhovo, municipality of Dalgopol
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Complete information about each of the tourist sites in the region – altitude, transportation to the starting point, prices of accommodation and food, landmarks in close proximity to the site, etc.
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER – VARNA
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St. Kiril and St. Metodiy Str., city of Varna
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• Information on schedules of various types of passenger transport, taxi services, accessibility to tourist sites, banks, bureaux de change, prices of basic goods and services, emergency phone numbers.;
• Information about museums, monuments and architecture, historical and natural phenomena;
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• Short-term travel;
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• Bookings for accommodation in shelters, including hostels and residences;
• Reservations for visits to restaurants and entertainment in Varna and the region;
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• Organized travel: half-day and full-day excursions in and around the city, excursions into the country and abroad, entertainment events and attractions;
• Supply of transport services and transfers;
• Offering services “rent a car”;
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-Time in season (May 1 to October 31):
• Monday to Friday – from 9.00 to 19.00;
• Saturday – from 9.00 to 17.00
-Time in the off-season (November 1 to April 30):
• Monday to Friday – from 9.00 to 18.00
• Saturday – a day off.
• Sunday – day off

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