Private day tour from Burgas to Pobiti Kamani and Madara Horseman
Bulgaria is home to different unique natural phenomena. Many of them are extremely interesting and worth the visit and attract tourists from all over the world. If you are visiting Burgas you should book your private trip to Pobiti Kamani and Madara Horseman.
You would be surprised to hear, though, that one of the only stone deserts in Europe is located in the Northern part of Bulgaria and only a small number of people know about it. Known by Bulgarians as “Pobitite Kamani” or translated as upright stone, the rock formation will leave you speechless. At first sight, you might think you are in the middle of ancient temple ruins, but to your surprise Pobitite Kamani is a natural landmark with lots of different hypotheses on its origin.
There are two main theories - the first one suggesting that the formation is as a result of coral activity, whereas the second advises that the weather conditions combined with the nature of the rocks and the bubbling reefs were the reason for the formation.
Regardless, Pobitite Kamani is a strange cluster of stone columns spread across a territory of 13 square km and with heights between 5 to 7 meters. As you have a closer look at the stone formations, you will notice that they lack solid foundations. Instead, they are hollow and filled with sand and you might wonder how are they even still standing there. Each group is unique and specific based on the size and shape of the stones. Play with your imagination and you can easily recognize different objects or animals.
An interesting fact is that even the flora and the fauna in this area reminds of a desert. This is the only location in Bulgaria where cactus can naturally grow. Less than an hour away from Pobitite Kamani, you will find another interesting landmark. The Madara Rider is a stone carving representing a horseman thrusting over a lion with a dog running after him. An eagle is part of this exceptional piece of art, but due to erosion it might be difficult to see it flying next to the horseman’s face.
The Madara Rider is a spectacular sculpture as it was created during the 7th Century. What is more, the location and the size of this relief is also extraordinary. The cliff where Madara Rider was craved is almost vertical and it is situated 23 meters above the ground. It is interesting to note that the entire sculpture is in natural size. Standing there and admiring this unique piece of art, might make you wonder how was it possible back in the times to create such an exceptional piece. The Madara Rider is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and it is certainly worth the visit.
Book your private day tour from Burgas and visit these two extraordinary phenomena and learn more about Bulgarian history.
What you will visit on the tour:
- Pobiti kamani;
- Madara horseman;
Tour Duration
- 8 to 10 hours, depending on the itinerary, pick up and drop off location tour duration may vary.
