Varvara on the Left Bank of the Markova Reka

• Varvara lies on the left bank of the Markova Reka.
• The village is about 14 km south of the center of Skopje.
• The Przhali necropolis is about 1 km east of Varvara.
• Roads lead towards Markov Manastir and Lake Kozjak, as well as through the valley to Nova Breznica.

The left-bank location and distance from Skopje answer different questions. The riverbank places Varvara directly on the Markova Reka; its approximate 14 km distance south of central Skopje indicates its position relative to the city. If you are looking for accommodation, you can first consider which scale matters more for your travel plans: the riverside location or the village’s position in relation to Skopje. The distance is a point of reference, not an estimate of travel time.

A description dated December 20, 2025, characterizes Varvara as a historic, completely abandoned village in the Municipality of Sopište.

Nearby, the Przhali necropolis lies about 1 km east of Varvara. It is situated on a gentle slope near the confluence of the Lokva Popova stream and the Markova Reka. A 2015 archaeological study describes a large area there with crops cultivated year-round. The land is described as privately owned and cultivated. If you are considering a detour, check in advance whether a visit is possible.

Varvara lies on a road leading towards Markov Manastir and Lake Kozjak. The road continues through the Markova Reka valley to Nova Breznica, connecting villages at the foot of Karađica. These details provide different points of reference: one direction towards the monastery and lake, and a route through the valley to the villages connected by it. You can compare these connections with the destinations in your own travel plans.

For cyclists, there is also a user-recorded route from May 2021: a ride from Aerodrom to Markov Monastery returns to Aerodrom via Varvara, Batinci, Dračevo, and Pintija. This is a recorded ride, not an official route name. If you are considering this route, check the current route before setting off.

When looking for accommodation, it helps to distinguish Varvara itself from destinations in the surrounding area. The Przhali necropolis lies east of the village; the road connections point towards other destinations in the valley, as well as Markov Manastir and Lake Kozjak.

On which bank is Varvara located?

Varvara lies on the left bank of the Markova Reka.

Where is the Przhali necropolis?

It lies about 1 km east of Varvara, on a gentle slope near the confluence of the Lokva Popova stream and the Markova Reka. The land is described as privately owned and cultivated; if you plan to visit, check in advance whether access is possible.

Which cycling route goes through Varvara?

A user-recorded route from May 2021 describes a return leg from a ride from Aerodrom to Markov Monastery via Varvara, Batinci, Dračevo, and Pintija, back to Aerodrom.

For the broader travel overview: Studenichani.