macedonia weather

The Weather in Macedonia – A Complete Resource

Forecasting the weather in Macedonia takes more than simply observing a 14 day chart. To confidently plan your vacation, therefore, you need to understand the climate in Macedonia, the areal differences, and how it is affected by humidity, wind and other factors. To begin with, Macedonia has a pronounced continental climate with very cold winters… Read more »

Heraclea Bitola

Heraclea Lyncestis near Bitola, Macedonia

Heraclea Lyncestis is an ancient town founded by Philip II of Macedon, during the middle of the 4th century BC. It is currently one of the most visited attractions in Macedonia, narrating the history of the Hellenistic, Roman and early Christian era. Displaying some truly remarkable remains, this archeological site is on par with Stobi,… Read more »

Stobi macedonia

Stobi – an archeological site worth visiting

Stobi is an archeological site in the middle of Macedonia. Surprisingly underrated, this ancient city was an economic and strategically valuable hub, and once the capital of a Roman province named Macedonia Salutaris. Nowadays, partially preserved buildings fill this massive excavation site, packed densely enough to spark your imagination.  From tall columns and spectacular mosaics,… Read more »

St Naum Monastery Ohrid

The Magnificent Monastery of Saint Naum

The Monastery of St. Naum is a magnificently massive complex, located 29 kilometers south of Ohrid, on a plateau close to the Albanian border. It is, without any doubt, one of the most attractive Macedonian tourist destinations. With a wonderful surrounding area, the St. Naum Monastery is a popular day trip where you can enjoy… Read more »

Ohrid Summer Festival

Ohrid Summer Festival

Ohrid summer festival is one of the most prestigious events in the Republic of Macedonia, as well as within the broader context of the European festival scene. Traditionally taking place between the 12th of July and 20th of August, Ohrid Summer is featuring a rich artistic program with concerts, theatre plays, art exhibitions and poetry… Read more »

Best Gym In Skopje

The Best Gyms in Skopje for Every Fitness Addict

Regardless of whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, it’s easy for your gym routine to suffer. Even though your home gym has “locations around the world”, most often than not, you’ll be out of luck. This is definitely true if you are the type of guy with a worn passport, who likes to travel… Read more »

Best Bars In Skopje

Best Bars in Skopje

You won’t be able to fully explore the Macedonian culture without paying a visit to some of the bars in Skopje. The capital of Macedonia has a dynamic nightlife that will leave anyone in awe! Whether you’re looking to try out some delicious cocktails, or have the traditional Macedonian drink “rakija”, this city has a… Read more »

Skopje Shopping

Skopje Shopping – Everything You Need to Know

If you ever choose to pay a visit to Macedonia, you have to experience the magic of shopping in Skopje. The capital of Macedonia offers a wide range of stores, displaying a garden variety of the old, traditional but also modern. From luxury boutiques to local crafts and second hand stores, this city is guaranteed… Read more »

Macedonian cuisine

Macedonian Food – Everything you need to know

When you combine meat, dairy, and organic produce aplenty, with local ingenuity stretching back as far as history books go, you discover the allure of Macedonian food. Wedding together the cultural influence from both the east and the west, Macedonian cuisine gives you a sensory overload of another kind. Macedonian traditional gathering in the village… Read more »

Macedonian Universities

Best Macedonian Universities

Looking back in history, we can see that Macedonia was the home of important figures in the educational field. For example, the oldest Slavic alphabet was created by two Macedonian brothers – missionaries Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius. This script was the foundation of the Cyrillic alphabet, which is used today in all Slavic countries… Read more »