Kaylaka Park

Overview

Kaylaka Park is located south of the center of Pleven. It has been declared a protected area at the initiative of Gen. Ivan Vinarov. The first designer of the park was architect Tiholov. The entire Pleven citizenship also takes an active part in its construction. The park is rich in many protected animal and plant species.
It is located on about 10 thousand decares in the karst valley of the river Tuchenitsa. The natural canyon of the river is home to rich and diverse flora and fauna, where plants unique to Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula are found, and many of the birds and mammals are included in the Red Book of Bulgaria. Prehistoric animals and creatures lived there millions of years ago, and fossils of ancient aquatic organisms can still be seen in most of the limestone cliffs. The park offers a great combination of opportunities for walking, recreation and entertainment. The sheer cliffs, over 40-50 meters high, are great for rock climbing. There are artificial lakes and dams, boats and pedal boats, swimming pools, hotels, entertainment venues, playgrounds, tennis courts, a zoo and a unique restaurant built entirely in a cave. The park also houses the Summer Theater of Pleven, as well as the only wine museum of its kind in Bulgaria.