Skopje Guidebook
Sightseeing
Matka is a canyon located 16 km west of central Skopje. Covering roughly 5,000 hectares, Matka is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Macedonia and is home to several medieval monasteries. The Matka Lake within the Matka Canyon is the oldest artificial lake in the country.
There are ten caves at Matka Canyon, with the shortest in length being 20 meters (65.6 feet) and the longest being 176 meters (577.4 feet). The canyon also features two vertical pits, both roughly extending 35 meters (114.8 feet) in depth.
You can enjoy the beautiful sights on foot or you can get a tour with a boat. If you seek an adventure, you can also rent a kayak. There are multiple restaurants near the lake where you can enjoy great sights and cuisine.
The best time to visit Matka is in Spring or Summer.
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Matka
Matka is a canyon located 16 km west of central Skopje. Covering roughly 5,000 hectares, Matka is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Macedonia and is home to several medieval monasteries. The Matka Lake within the Matka Canyon is the oldest artificial lake in the country.
There are ten caves at Matka Canyon, with the shortest in length being 20 meters (65.6 feet) and the longest being 176 meters (577.4 feet). The canyon also features two vertical pits, both roughly extending 35 meters (114.8 feet) in depth.
You can enjoy the beautiful sights on foot or you can get a tour with a boat. If you seek an adventure, you can also rent a kayak. There are multiple restaurants near the lake where you can enjoy great sights and cuisine.
The best time to visit Matka is in Spring or Summer.
The Vodno mountain is located in the southwest of Skopje. The highest point of the mountain is at Krstovar peak, on 1066 meters and the submontane is on 337 meters (Middle Vodno is on 557 m). On top of the peak, you can notice one of the biggest Christian Crosses in the world called the Millennium Cross.
For those who enjoy hiking, there is a trail that leads to the peak and it's about an hour to reach the top. If you don't prefer hiking, you can use the cable car that is located at Middle Vodno and you can use public transportation to reach that point.
Enjoy the great sights from the peak, including the entire city of Skopje, and lots of nature.
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Vodno
The Vodno mountain is located in the southwest of Skopje. The highest point of the mountain is at Krstovar peak, on 1066 meters and the submontane is on 337 meters (Middle Vodno is on 557 m). On top of the peak, you can notice one of the biggest Christian Crosses in the world called the Millennium Cross.
For those who enjoy hiking, there is a trail that leads to the peak and it's about an hour to reach the top. If you don't prefer hiking, you can use the cable car that is located at Middle Vodno and you can use public transportation to reach that point.
Enjoy the great sights from the peak, including the entire city of Skopje, and lots of nature.
Food scene
Skopski Merak is the most popular restaurant in the Bohemian Quarter for tourists. You will enjoy great traditional cuisine, music and perfect service.
Make sure you book your table before going to the restaurant as it's full most of the time.
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Skopski Merak
51 Debarca StSkopski Merak is the most popular restaurant in the Bohemian Quarter for tourists. You will enjoy great traditional cuisine, music and perfect service.
Make sure you book your table before going to the restaurant as it's full most of the time.
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Liikkuminen
Taxis are the fastest way to get around
Skopje is a small town and most of the points of interest are reachable by foot. But, if you ever need to use public transportation services my advice would be to get a taxi. It's the fastest way to move around the city and it's cheap. The starting price is 40 denars (0.65 €) and each kilometer is 25 denars (0.41 €).