Lake Matka

The Matka Canyon, a gorge in which a rich complex of mediaeval building survives, including churches, monasteries and remnants of a fortress (the mediaeval town of Matka). The canyon is open for kayaking.
The Matka Canyon, a gorge in which a rich complex of mediaeval building survives, including churches, monasteries and remnants of a fortress (the mediaeval town of Matka). The canyon is open for kayaking.
The Matka Lake is formed in this gorgeous canyon as the river running through the gorge is dammed. The created artificial lake is a playground for adventurers willing the escape the city life in Skopje or for those tourists willing to admire the canyon’s beautiful landscapes like I did.
Suggestion for a day trip: kayaking down Matka Canyon (close to Skopje). A gorge surrounded by steep rock walls. You will also discover what could be Europe's deepest cave!
Amazing walk along the Matka Canyon. You can also take a boat trip or hire a kayak.

To get here take bus #6 from main bus station - 150 Dinar return (€2.50). Buy tickets at small kiosk before boarding.

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Short trip from skopje.....some pleasant restaurants, short boat trip to caves....60 mins.

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Included as part of the trip to the Millenium Cross & St Panteleimon monastery, again with our guide Smile who told us all about the area. This was our last stop of the day, and we enjoyed a lovely meal in the restaurant - refer photos. It was International Womens Day on the day of our trip, and it was a lovely gesture by the staff to present myself and my daughter-in-law with a beautiful plant (see pic). Quite busy so we had a fair walk from the car-park but was ok as we were prepared. Food at restaurant was excellent - price more expensive than in Skopje but no surprise as you're a captive audience. Also paying for the amazing views and great service!

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