Sinite kamani

Sinite kamani is a nature park in the Eastern Balkan Mountains near Sliven, covering thousands of hectares. The area features distinctive gray-violet rock formations, waterfalls, caves, and open meadows that support diverse plant and animal life.

This protected area was established in 1980 to safeguard rare habitats and natural ecosystems. The region contains remains of medieval fortifications and traces of historical events spanning different periods.

The name comes from the gray-violet stones that dominate the landscape and give this place its character. Local people have long connected these rock formations to their sense of place and natural heritage.

The park is well-accessible from Sliven, with a cable car serving steep areas and multiple entry points into the region. Spring and autumn offer the most stable weather, making these seasons ideal for exploring the trails and natural features.

The area contains the largest quartz porphyry deposit on the Balkan Peninsula, creating striking color reflections when light hits the rocks at certain angles. This geological feature makes it one of the few places on the continent where this mineral formation appears in such concentration.