#Nature
11 articles
Pelister National Park Guide: Hiking, Glacial Lakes & Bitola Base
Complete guide to Pelister National Park near Bitola. Hiking routes to the glacial lakes, the Molika pine, Bitola as base, and how to drive there from Skopje.
Dojran Lake from Skopje: 120 km, 1.5 h — Fish, Beaches & Day Trip
Dojran Lake is 120 km and about 1.5 hours south-east of Skopje on the Greek border: a warm, shallow fishing lake with lakeside tavernas and beaches.
Spring in North Macedonia: April–May Travel Guide
Spring in North Macedonia — wildflowers, waterfalls, mild weather, empty roads. Seasonal guide for car travelers visiting in April and May.
Koleshino & Smolare Waterfalls near Strumica: 15 m and 39 m, How to Go
Koleshino (15 m) and Smolare (39 m) waterfalls sit on Belasica mountain within 16 km of Strumica, 175 km from Skopje. Directions, the gravel last 2 km, trails.
Galicica National Park: The Most Scenic Drive in Macedonia
Drive Galicica mountain pass between Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa. Route guide, viewpoints, hiking trails, and tips for the best scenic drive in North Macedonia.
Prespa Lake, North Macedonia: Complete Visitor Guide
Prespa Lake guide for car drivers: Dalmatian pelican colony, Golem Grad island, Byzantine cliff churches, and driving routes from Ohrid and Bitola.
6 Best Day Trips from Skopje by Rental Car (2026 Guide)
Best day trips from Skopje by car: Matka Canyon, Kokino Observatory, Lake Ohrid, Mavrovo, Kratovo, and Kuklica — with driving times and what to see.
Mavrovo National Park Guide: Skiing, Hiking & the Submerged Church
Mavrovo National Park guide: skiing at Zare Lazarevski, hiking to Mount Korab, and the submerged church. Complete guide for visitors arriving by car.
Mavrovo National Park from Skopje: 115 km, Submerged Church & Ski
Skopje to Mavrovo National Park is 115 km, about 1.5 hours: the half-submerged St. Nicholas church in Mavrovo Lake, Galičnik, the ski resort, hikes.
St. Naum Monastery, Ohrid: Getting There, Springs, Boats & Entry Fee
St. Naum is 29 km south of Ohrid (40 min by car, paid parking): the 905 AD monastery, peacocks, Black Drin springs by boat. Entry about 100 MKD, bus 120 MKD.
Matka Canyon, Skopje: Boat Trips, Prices, Hiking & How to Get There
Matka Canyon near Skopje: boat trips to Vrelo Cave, ticket prices, the lakeside trail to St. Andrew's monastery, parking, and the drive from the city.