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Еlena mountains – that paradise nook is a place where everybody could find something for himself.
The greatness of the proud Balkan mountains, the well preserved during the ages local traditions and habits and the rich cultural and historical heritage cast a spell on you and do not give you the chance to leave indifferent. Huddled in the embrace of the beautiful Balkan mountains, a lot of small villages and neighbourhoods with some tumble down small houses remain untouched by the time.
For the lovers of the mountain and pedestrian tourism there are built numerous tourist routes and eco-paths which depict the loveliness of the marvelous Balkan mountains nature.
The admirers of the fishing can delight in the rich catch in the waters of lake Jovkovtzi, Kostelska river. For horse riding sports lovers in the region, there are built horse bases. A lot of churches and monasteries in the region are preserved in their authentic outlook, some of them with national importance – a symbol of the intelligent spirit of the inhabitants of Elena town, which is alive up till now. Such are the churches “Sveti Nikola”, “Uspenie na Presveta Bogoroditza” in the town of Elena, Kapinovski monastery, Marjanski, Plakovski monastery, “Sveti Velikomachenik Dimitrii” church – Kostel village.
The village of Kostel is situated in the picturesque Elenski Balkan mountains at the footsteps of Goljama Turla top, 15 km away from Elena town. In close proximity to the village Kostelska river flows. It rises from Bjala Krava reserve. Its crystal clear waters are inhabited by the mountain trout so there are opportunities for mountain fishing.
A lot of eco-paths start from the village and they are suitable for the lovers of the mountain tourism. The virgin beauty and the coolness of the Elenski Balkan mountains will make you forget the quick rhythm of the big city. The marvelous conditions in the hotel are a premise for your calm and complete summer and winter holidays.
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