The Skaklya waterfall

The Skaklya waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in Bulgaria. It is situated in the picturesque Vratza Balkan, which is a part of Stara Planina mountain. In summer, its waters almost vanish due to the high temperatures, and what is left of it falls down just like a cloud of tiny drops. In the autumn and winter, it is decorated by ice from the river in wonderful shapes and forms. There is a legend about the waterfall, telling how during the Ottoman yoke, the Turkish militia was passing by the place and the darkness of the night made them stop and camp under the waterfall. When morning came and the golden beams of the sun hit the mountain with the waterfall, their leader just sighed and said: "Mashallah, Skaklya". The beautiful sight reminded him of one woman in his harem named Skaklya, who was from this area. This is how the waterfall got its name – Skaklya.