The town of Kotel is located in South-East Bulgaria. It is part of Kotel Municipality, Sliven District. It is situated at 527 m above sea level in a picturesque small valley (kotlovina - that is where its name derives from) in the Eastern Balkan Range and is place with majestic nature, fresh air and pure mountain water. It is 328 km east of Sofia, 49 km north-east of Sliven, 38 km and 62 km south of Omourtag and Targovishte, respectively. Kotel is a town which is a legend and a history! It is an important cultural and historical centre.