Tourist attraction
Shilkovtsi Elena Balkan

Shilkovtsi village is located in Elenski Balkan 380 m above sea level at the foot of the Central Stara Mountain and is at a distance of 25 km from Veliko Tarnovo. It is situated on the banks of the dam "Yovkovtsi". Here you can visit the ancient finds from Roman times, museums, monasteries, one of the oldest churches on the Balkan Peninsula, as well as restored houses in antique style. You will enjoy the traditional sealskin cuisine and the hospitality of the Balkan people.

Elena has a large amount of facilities for sport and tourism. Near the hut "Chumerna Chalet” is ski-track, 750 metres long with a ski-lift type" Pomagalski "and ski to the hut with 100 pairs of skis. Ski-lift and ski storage are also to track the village Miykovtsi. Near the hut "Bukovets ' and in the vicinity of the town of Elena, in the locality "ears" are built small ski slopes. The municipality has eight circuit for guidance. To hut "Bukovets" there is an opportunity for rock climbing and conditions for paratroopers. In the municipality are marked and maintained 9 walking route. In the monasteries Plakovski, Kilifarevo, Kapinovski-guardians of the beacon-you will get acquainted with the rich history of the region. Fans of fishing will be able to enjoy the rich catch in the waters of Yovkovtsi dam.