The 12 Most Beautiful Caves In Bulgaria You Can Visit

Although there are currently more than 4,500 known caves in the country, only a limited number of caves in Bulgaria are open and accessible for tourists. About a fifth of Bulgaria’s surface area consists of karst, a type of rock that’s easily dissolved and shaped by water. This is why there is such a huge number of subterranean halls, passageways, and tunnels in this Balkan country.

The vast majority of Bulgarian caves are the exclusive playground of experienced speleologists and rock climbers. However, those that are managed and can be visited include some of the top natural attractions in Bulgaria.

Numerous caves in Bulgaria are important archaeological and conservation sites. Traces from Stone Age cultures have been discovered, while many of them are still an important refuge for animals, including over 700 invertebrate species and no fewer than 32 of Europe’s 37 species of bats.

Here are some of the most interesting and beautiful caves in Bulgaria that you can…