You were probably wondering where we are coming from, so in this post we will introduce you to our country, Macedonia. It's a small country on Balkan peninsula. We border with, for you maybe better-known Greece.
So if you ever plan of visiting Greece, you may want to extend your holiday few more days just to have a chance to visit our country, because even though Greece has sea and very beautiful places to visit, also the islands, Macedonia will not disappoint you in any way, so continue reading and you will find out what you can visit, and do in our country.
Whether you are in Macedonia to party, or just to find out more about the culture and the history, Macedonia can offer so many options, which will leave you amazed. Below you will find list of places, cities which you'll never regret visiting.
1. Canyon Matka, Skopje
Canyon Matka is situated near the capital city of Macedonia, Skopje. It’s one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Macedonia and is home to several medieval monasteries. Inside Matka Canyon there is a lake which is the oldest artificial lake in the country. There are ten caves, with the shortest in length being 20 metres and the longest being 176 metres. The canyon also features two vertical pits, both roughly extending 35 metres in depth.
Vrelo Cave is located on the right bank of the Treska River, and was listed as one of the top 77 natural sites in the world in the New 7 Wonders of Nature project. The exact depth of the cave is unknown, some speculate that it could be the deepest underwater cave in the world. The cave can only be reached by water either by a boat or kayak.
There are few activities which you may find interesting doing there. If you are a sport person or you like to try things, you can rent a kayak, also there is an option where you can rent a boat, or you may find interesting exploring the monasteries in that area.
2. Kozjak Lake observation point
It's about 30 Km drive from Skopje, and if you are interested in spending few hours relaxing and enjoying in the beautiful view alone, or with your partner we definitely refer this place. You may also like to walk in the forest or go down to the lake. Either way it's worth spending your time.
3. Galicnik
Galicnik is a mountain village in Macedonia and is one of the oldest Mijak villages in the region. Galicnik has well-preserved traditional architecture, including an amphitheater in the village square. People from Galicnik and northwestern Macedonia appreciate the local yellow cheese that is produced in the region as well as the salt brine white cheese which is a homemade speciality. It is located on the slopes of the Bistra Mountain, some 10 km from the artificial Mavrovo Lake.
4. Kokino
Kokino is a Bronze Age archaeological site near Kumanovo, approx. 30 km from Kumanovo and 6 km from the Serbian border. It is situated between about 1010 and 1030 m above sea level on the Taticev Kamen summit and covers an area of about 90 by 50 meters. The oldest finds date from the 19th century BC, corresponding to the early European Bronze Age.
5. Ohrid
Last recommendation on our list is Ohrid. It's the eight largest city in Macedonia and is situated by the Lake Ohrid. Ohrid once had 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and has been referred to as a "Jerusalem (of the Balkans)".
In 1979 and in 1980, Ohrid and Lake Ohrid were accepted as Cultural and Natural World Heritage Sites. From great cuisine, to enjoying on the beach, maybe going to a party on Ohrid calling, or exploring the streets in the town, you will not regret visiting this simple and small town, which has rich history.
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