North Macedonia Holidays 2024/2025
North Macedonia may be small, but it’s certainly mighty when it comes to ancient beauty, history, and spectacular nature. Located in Southeast Europe, North Macedonia is bordered by Bulgaria, Albania and Greece, all of which have contributed to the unique Balnkan experience.
North Macedonia Holiday Deals 2024/2025
The destination for all kinds of beauty
North Macedonia is a country that will simply stop you in your tracks. With a rich heritage, picturesque views and glistening lakes, the outdoors has never been so appealing than on holiday in North Macedonia. The fascinating ruins mixed with the lively culture makes the perfect holiday destination for those looking for a unique experience, although beach days can be achieved, there’s so much more to explore.
A day filled with exploring and adventure can only mean one thing. Taste some incredible dishes across Turkish, Mediterranean and Balkan cuisine, all washed down with a nice glass of wine and you’ve got the perfect North Macedonian mealtime. Your holiday to North Macedonia will leave your photo album filled with Insta-worthy pictures of spectacular sights and dishes that will make everyone envious from the get-go.
Things to do in North Macedonia
For those who love to marvel in the history and culture of the country they’re visiting, North Macedonia is like hitting the jackpot. There’s plenty of guided history tours you can take to see the historic sites and cities, where there are well-preserved monuments in all their glory, giving you a real picture of the contrasts between the countries that heavily influenced how North Macedonia is today.
The most iconic and popular attraction in North Macedonia, the Kale, or Skopje Fortress, is a must-visit. Up on a cliff above the Vardar Riverbank, the Skopje Fortress had stood tall since the 6th Century, when it was built by the Byzantine Empire and later modernised by the Ottomans. This is a spectacular piece of history largely because it showcases the brilliance of two entire empires – it was built by the eastern half of the Roman empire, and then later altered for the benefit of the Turkish Empire.
Holidays in North Macedonia are also the jackpot for those who love to hike or cycle, or just keen all-round explorers. It’s a country boasting caves, canyons, high grounds and low grounds, and three National Parks. Self-guided is one way to do it, allowing you to take in all the traditional tavernas you want, or you can join a guided trip on foot, or by bike, for a more informative version. If an active holiday to North Macedonia is what you’re looking for, the summer months can reach toasty temperatures into the late twenties, so going outside these months could be in your best interest if you’d like it a little cooler.
The jewel of North Macedonia
Lake Ohrid is right in the centre of North Macedonia and is the sparkling jewel of the country. It sits right on the edge of Ohrid and beams a traditional charm quite like no other. Picture an atmospheric old quarter with cobbled, steep streets, magnificent churches and the remnants of a mediaeval castle, and Ohrid is what you’ll have. In the hot summer months, these streets are bustling with people just trying to experience the charm of such a beautiful city.
The lake itself is 34 km long, 14 km wide and over 300m deep, completely surrounded by mountains – it’s truly a spectacular sight. In fact, it’s one of the world’s deepest and oldest lakes! You’ll find a number of stoney beaches to sunbathe and relax along the lake, so you can take a dip and then dry off. There’s a few restaurants and cafes within reach if you need some snacks or drinks, too. Good street food goes perfectly whilst you’re sitting beside the lake, a grilled hamburger in hand whilst you watch the sunset – what could be better than that?