20의 마케도니아가지 명소 & 주요 장소

You really have to look to spot the swimmer.

The visit is free and can be easily combined with the other highlights in the area in a tour

The entrance fee is currently 150 denars, or €3. Paying in Macedonian denars is definitely the better option. It's best to keep small bills handy in your wallet.

⚠️ Closed on Mondays!

Please note that a passport is required for this hike because you have to cross the border with North Macedonia. We left them at the hotel and had to turn back!

At the beginning of the Matka Canyon, there are various stalls, then a narrow path leads along the cliffs past the dam to the oldest artificial lake in the country. There, you can continue by boat or enjoy a meal and a drink at the restaurant. When I was there on a Monday, it was relatively quiet, so it was possible to cycle into the gorge. During peak season or on weekends, this would probably be impossible. There are ten caves in the Matka Canyon, the shortest of which is 20 meters long and the longest 176 meters. Visitors and tourists can explore the Vrelo Cave during a 20-minute boat ride in the Matka Canyon.

We decide to go for a walk here, a beautiful walk through the forest of 2.5 km. On the way we come across a very small church (Church of Holy Mother of God) that lies against the source of Lake Ohrid. The water here is very clear and the vegetation on the bottom is very beautiful to see. We walk on and come across the next church (Church of Saint Athanasius). Here are also the homes of the nuns/brothers and the caretaker. Unfortunately the church is closed, but then the caretaker comes running to open the church especially for us! He gives some explanation about the church and officially we were not allowed to take pictures, but for this time he allowed it. Very beautiful church too, very richly decorated.

We walk on and come across the next church (Church of Saint Athanasius). Here are also the homes of the nuns/brothers and the warden. Unfortunately the church is closed, but then the warden comes running to open the church especially for us! He gives some explanation about the church and officially we were not allowed to take pictures, but for this time he allowed it. Very beautiful church too, very richly decorated.