Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
North of the horseman, a 373-step rock stairway leads to the 130m-high clifftop and the
ruined Madara Fortress, built during the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1396). There
are sweeping views from above.
Festivals & Events
Madara Horseman Music Days Festival
( mid-Jun-mid-Jul)
Held in the reserve on four successive Thursdays from mid-June to
mid-July.
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sleeping & Eating
Camping Madara $
( 5313; camp site per person 7 lv, cabins 20 lv)
A shady and peaceful camping spot
500m from the horseman, with a small restaurant.
CAMPGROUND
Hizha Madarski Konnik $
( 2091; dm 18 lv)
Offers dorm rooms.
MOUNTAIN LODGE
Getting There & Away
Public transport to Madara's limited, and the horseman is 3km up a steep road from the
village. Several daily Shumen-Varna trains stop at Madara, but Shumen-Madara buses
are infrequent; better to catch the bus from Shumen to Kaspichan (five daily), and then a
minibus to Madara from there. A taxi from Shumen costs 30 lv return, including waiting
time. Madara has no taxis.
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