title: Koynare Rocks
text: # Koynare Rocks
  
  Koynare Rocks (Bulgarian: скали Койнаре, ‘Skali Koynare’ ska-'li koy-'na-re) are a small group of rocks in Hero Bay off the north coast Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica situated 7.5 km (4.66 mi) northeast of Siddins Point, 5.3 km (3.29 mi) northwest of Bezmer Point, and 1.4 km (0.87 mi) south of Miladinovi Islets. The area was visited by early 19th century sealers.
  
  The rocks are named after the town of Koynare in northwestern Bulgaria.
  
  ## Location
  
  Koynare Rocks are located at 62°29′33″S 60°20′27″W﻿ / ﻿62.49250°S 60.34083°W﻿ / -62.49250; -60.34083 (Bulgarian mapping in 2009).
  
  