The ‘Boyalak’ waterfall and the picturesque rock formations surrounding it are now under special protection - by order of the Minister for the Environment and Water, Rositsa Karamfilova-Blagova, the area has been designated a protected site in the “natural landmark” category.

The new natural landmark is situated in the village of Pazartsi, Momchilgrad Municipality, Kardzhali Province, and covers an area of 8 decares. The aim of this designation is to preserve the natural appearance of the remarkable waterfall as a feature of the inanimate natural world, as well as the characteristic rock formations and the surrounding areas.

To protect the natural landscape and the condition of the waterfall, no activities that could lead to their damage or destruction are permitted within the boundaries of the protected area. It is prohibited to change the designated or permanent land use, to carry out construction or to build new roads, as well as to prospect for, explore, or extract underground resources.

The diversion or pollution of watercourses is not permitted. The following are also prohibited: changes to the designated use and permanent land use; construction and the building of new roads; the prospecting, exploration and extraction of mineral resources; the diversion and pollution of watercourses; felling or breaking of trees and shrubs; fishing, hunting, shooting, and the use of explosives; lighting fires; littering the area with waste and other such activities.

The designation of “Vodopad - Boyalak” as a natural landmark is the result of a successful partnership between state institutions, local authorities, non-governmental organisations and citizens. Their joint efforts contribute to the preservation of valuable natural sites and their conservation for future generations.