Park Hotel RAYA Garden lies just 1.5 km away from Veliko Tarnovo town, wrapped in the coolness of forest greenery. The variety of natural, tourist and historical landmarks nearby guarantee complete recreation and an unforgettable experience.

15 km away from the hotel is Yalovo winery – a small boutique winery, built in the old school in Yalovo village. The production happens in a specially adapted extension, while the wine barrels age in what was previously a classroom. The winery has a degustation bar with an open kitchen and a spacious green courtyard, where visitors can sample a selection of local and rare wines (book in advance).

3 minutes away by car, at the exit of the Sofia-Varna highway, Sveta Gora Lake offers excellent opportunities for sport fishing and recreation. The lake is stocked with various species like common carp, grass carp, tench, Russian sturgeon, beluga, American paddlefish, bighead carp and zander. Daytime fishing is free to all guests of the hotel.

Just outside the complex is Sveta Gora Park – the largest green area (580 dekares) within a settlement in Central Northern Bulgaria. With over 6 km of pedestrian and bicycle alleys, playgrounds, a pet training park, sports field, climbing walls, trolley trails and street fitness, the park offers wonderful fun and recreation options.
The town of Veliko Tarnovo provides many fascinating historical, tourist and cultural attractions, including the Sound and Light Show, the fortresses Tsarevets and Trapezitsa, the Archeological Museum, Samovodska Charshia market square, Mini Bulgaria Park of miniatures and the Museum of Illusions. Guests of the hotel can get a special discount by purchasing their tourist pass at the reception.