Tours to North Macedonia

Macedonia - a delightful country with a long history

They say that the best holiday in Macedonia is a holiday in the open air. In the country you can also go rafting and fishing, take part in a hike through the mountain ranges, relax on the coast of the Prespa and Ohrid lakes, and also go on an excursion to the capital of Skopje. Do not forget that today's tour to Macedonia is also something mysterious, unexplored. On vacation, you can touch history, see the ruins of a previously majestic country. It is often also called the most mysterious and unexplored country in Europe, where many cultures blended: Orthodox, Greek, Turkish, Macedonian, Muslim, Albanian. Almost throughout the country, a temperate climate, only the south is dominated by the Mediterranean. The summer is warm enough, the temperature keeps at twenty degrees.

Local cuisine is an ingenious plexus of various culinary directions. Do not be surprised if you are offered a chopped cutlet, in one of the cafes with a Turkish accent. Among dishes that are highly recommended to try in the country, a place of honor is occupied by a meat or cheese cake called "burek". Rest in Macedonia will not do without a traditional drink - rakia. It is nothing but moonshine, which is made from fruit. Local residents eagerly drink also herbal drinks.

The most beautiful places in Macedonia

A trip to Macedonia is not only a good opportunity to actively relax, but also to be culturally enriched. Attractions in Macedonia. Hardly enough rest to see everything. For example, you are in Macedonia for the first time. In this case, get acquainted with the monuments of architecture from the following: the monastery of Dionysius, Simon Petra, Ozogovsky, the church of St. George in Kurbinovo, the church of Clement in Ohrid, the fortress of Samuel, the lake Doirani and Perspe, as well as all kinds of beautiful and colorful settlements.

The place that you should definitely visit is the fortress of Calais, which is located in Skopje. The first settlement here appeared in prehistoric times, and the first fortification was built in the first century AD. The fortress acquired its present form in the tenth century. Then she survived not one siege. For all of its existence, it has been besieged several times, captured and even partially destroyed, making it an interesting place for archaeologists and historians. Today in its walls are often held concerts world-famous bands, for example, Lzzy Hale, Massive Attack and others.

Tourists like to visit the National Park in the country. The total area of ​​the park is slightly less than thirteen thousand hectares. Going on a tour of the park, a tourist can not only enjoy the beautiful nature, but also the sights. The most interesting places of the park are the "eyes of the mountains" - clean, like the tears of fresh lakes. In the park there are several hills that you can try to conquer. When planning a trip to Macedonia, be sure to go on a tour of the local villages. They are special in their own way. So, in the settlements of Magarevo, Brusnik and Trnovo you are waiting for antique buildings made of stone, authentic cuisine and colorful locals.

Resorts of Macedonia

Going to rest in the capital of Macedonia, you can personally see one of the oldest cities in Europe. After all, the city of Skopje was previously part of the Roman, Ottoman Empire and even Yugoslavia. Due to a strong earthquake in 1963, the capital was virtually destroyed. Today the old part of the city is the most colorful place that attracts tourists from all over the world.

Another city that tourists love in Macedonia is Ohrid. This is a small settlement near a blue lake. It is recognized as the cleanest and most beautiful in Europe. It is quite deep and allows you to do water sports, for example, yachting, diving or just swim in the waters. In addition to beautiful landscapes and the purest lake in the resort, you will find the most ancient buildings - monasteries, temples. By the way, in one of the monasteries of the city, dedicated to St. Panteleimon, the oldest school of medicine in Europe was born. Here to this day to store about eight hundred icons.

The symbol of the country is the church of Caneo, located in this city. It has a beautiful architecture and was erected in the thirteenth century, inside is painted with frescoes and stands on a rock near the lake. Another curious resort is Bitola. In this city, life seemed to stop at the turn of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The whole city is a historical monument, it is simply pleasant to walk along the streets, enjoy coffee and contemplate the memorials of the Ottoman heritage. Come to Macedonia!