North Macedonia
Magical lake monasteries and canyons
Welcome to North Macedonia
Kind and friendly people full of heart; a cuisine inspired by neighbouring Greece and Italy; and a landscape of rugged mountains, rivers, and lakes. North Macedonia is a living, breathing piece of rich European history defined by its wonderful people and wholesome food. Its recent history is just as fascinating as its ancient history, and both are ready to be explored.
Travel tips
Best sights in North Macedonia
Skopje (capital)
Skopje blends the ancient with the modern. Here, you can relax at a modern hipster bar right outside of an ancient stone fortress, enjoying local beers and traditional foods.
Lake Ohrid (123km from Skopje)
A seemingly endless lake that’s also one of the deepest in Europe. The feeling of open freedom here can’t be beaten, and the city of Ohrid itself is absolutely charming all by itself.
Matka Canyon (25km from Skopje)
A perfect little trip from Skopje. Matka Canyon is a dynamic, rugged, and exciting place where you can boat down the water, bordered by massive and daunting cliffs for some epic photos.
Bitola (173km from Skopje)
An ancient town older than the Byzantine Empire which demonstrates the absolute best and most beautiful of North Macedonia’s history and architecture. A gem of a town that’s not to be missed.
Mavrovo National Park (100km from Skopje)
Macedonia’s largest national park can be found hidden amongst the Bistra mountains. The lake contains the legendary Submerged Church and the area is ideal for skiing if you fancy a winter holiday.
Trpejca (192km from Skopje)
If you want to see the true historical and humble side of North Macedonia, this is it. Trpejca was once a small fishing village between a lake and a mountain, and now it brings in tourists the world over each summer.
Where to go
Map of Macedonia
Map of Macedonia

Europe (Macedonia)

Europe (Macedonia)
Best time to visit
People love to visit North Macedonia between June and September to catch the warm months and see the country’s famous nature spots at their best. However, you will find warm weather from April and you’ll also miss the crowds and enjoy cheaper rates than if you visit later in the season – particularly July which is the country’s high season.
The country does offer some great ski resorts during the winter months, however. The best time to visit for skiing is December to February.
Practical info
Posts from North Macedonia
Posts from North Macedonia
How to visit the beautiful Matka Canyon from Skopje
Matka Canyon is home to 10 caves, several monasteries, and the largest artificial lake in North
12 seriously amazing things to do in Ohrid, Macedonia
The serene Lake Ohrid is the perfect lakeside retreat. Straddling the border between Macedonia and Albania,
Visit Macedonia: The Ultimate North Macedonia Travel Guide
I've created this complete Macedonia travel guide with all the information you need to visit Macedonia
12 fantastic things to do in Skopje, North Macedonia
Skopje might be the most complicated, multi-layered, yet most fascinating capital I've visited. People call it