Devetashka Cave travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises, spa and resorts

If you are a fan of speleology and show keen interest in the secrets and hidden beauty of the underworld, the Devetashka Cave is one of the places to turn in the tourism program. Situated in the Lovech region, Devetashka cave is located between the villages of Doirentsi and Devetaki, Bulgaria. It is discovered in 1921 and is one of the biggest caves in Europe. In 1996, the cave was named a nature landmark. Cave impresses with its enormous size. This natural phenomenon is about 1500 m long and has a huge entrance – 35 m high and 55 m wide. The cave has 11 underground lakes and rather beautiful cave formations. One of the ceiling openings (with height is 41 m) is used for bungee jumps in the cave. According to archaeological research, it sheltered people since the late Paleolithic era. Devetashka cave is a monument of culture and a place of national and international significance and protection. Some time ago, the cave was labeled a military site and was used for the storage of petroleum.