The town of Elena is located in North-Central Bulgaria. It is part of Elena Municipality, Veliko Turnovo District. It is situated in the Central Balkan Mountain 300 meters above sea level.

The distance to Veliko Turnovo is 38 km, to the capital Sofia – 280 km and to Varna - 230 km.

The town lies in the lovely valley of the Elena River. Nature has been pretty benevolent in this region. A great number of small rivers and several deep and scenic gorges run across the Elena hollow. The hills are overgrown with deciduous trees. The Balkan woods are inhabited by wildboars, wolves and foxes, hares and does. One can find mountain barbell and chub in the clean water of the small rivers.
Elena has managed to preserve the greater part of its architectural heritage.

Quick facts about Town of Elena (Guide Bulgaria)

Location: North-Central Bulgaria
Distance to capital city: 211.144 km from Sofia
Latitude: 42.933N
Longitude: 25.883E
Altitude: 200 - 299m above sea level
Province: Veliko Turnovo District
Municipality: Elena Municipality
Area size of Town of Elena: 62.42km2
Population of Town of Elena: 5951 inhabitants (to 01/01/2006)
Post code (ZIP) of Town of Elena: 5070
Phone code of Town of Elena: 06151 from Bulgaria, 003596151 from outside

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