Now, stop a little.
I have the best secret spot for you. But I need to reveal it to you.
Chiflik, Troyan region
Nestled in the heart of the central Balkan Mountains, the road from Troyan to Chiflik winds through villages lined with traditional Bulgarian houses. Taking that route feels like stepping into an older, quieter Bulgaria — one worth discovering on its own. Discover more about Bulgarian traditions
It is a place that mostly only Bulgarian people know about, whether they live in Bulgaria or abroad.
And yes, almost 2 million Bulgarians live abroad, so you can imagine how many people still have a connection with places like this.
The place is called Chiflik, in the Troyan region.
A place from my childhood
Since I was a child, I have been going to this wonderful place.
I've been there with a lot of different Bulgarians, and we have always kept this place unknown.
I've actually been to 16 countries around the world, and honestly, this is the best mineral water experience in Europe for me.
Before you go
So, the entry price is about €12, and it opens at around 9 AM and closes at 6 PM.
And luckily, there are now water slides if you're planning to go with your children...
or if you're still a child in your mind like me. :)
The View
The view over there is honestly one of my favourite things about Chiflik.
You're surrounded by the mountains while swimming in the warm mineral water.
A Memory With My Friend
One of my favourite memories is swimming and making a turtle with my friend.
This is why Chiflik is my favourite spot.
Why Chiflik is special to me
Not only because of the mineral water, but because I've been coming here since I was a child.
I've made so many memories there, and this place will always be engraved in my memory.