Elena town is situated in the northern foothils of Eastern Stara Planina (Balkan range) mountain, some 38km sowtheast of the medieval capital of Bulgaria - Veliko Turnovo. The town lies in the lovely valley of the Elena River. Nature has been pretty benevolent in this region. A great number of small rivers and several deep and scenic gorges run across the Elena hollow. The hills are overgrown with deciduous trees. The Balkan woods are inhabited by wild boars, wolves and foxes, hares and does.
Most properties offered for sale are houses in the villages around the town. The property prices depend on the current condition of the property, the size of the yard and the proximity to Elena town.