North Macedonia travel guide

North Macedonia's journey to international recognition has not been easy. Firstly, its very name was long disputed by Greece. Second, France blocked its accession to the EU. And third, it's former PM, Nikola Gruevski, spent practically the entire economy on a neoclassical nationalist vanity project in the country's capital, Skopje. What is easy, however, is your decision to visit North Macedonia. It's a small country, the same size as Sicily, and, thanks to its landlocked position, influences by neighbours and occupiers, including the Ottomans, Romans and Greeks, have created a fascinating blend of Balkan brilliance.


North Macedonia was not just a token stop on a Balkan road trip. It was a place that simply stopped us in our tracks. We could have spent a month in Matka and Mavrovo alone.![]()

Its Communist era means that the mountain ranges were untouched by tourism, ancient villages unspoiled by second home ownership, and lake lands undisturbed by jet skis and jet setters. And it is so small, you can hike in the mountains in the morning, saunter around Byzantine beauty in the afternoon, and swim at one of its fine lake beaches at sunset.
Read our North Macedonia travel guide for more details.
North Macedonia is/isn't...
North Macedonia is...
small. But a big player when it comes to ancient beauty, sacred history and natural abundancy. Not only in landscape, but in the people’s inherent largesse.
North Macedonia isn't...
Greece. The name is still hotly disputed by Greek nationalists but as of February 2019 it officially became the Republic of North Macedonia.
Things to do in North Macedonia
Things to do in North Macedonia...
Things not to do in North Macedonia...
Ancient North Macedonia tour
Explore eastern Bulgaria, northern Greece and Macedonia.
From
£2025 to £2260
15 days
ex flights
North Macedonia walking holiday, small group
Walking trip with monasteries, ancient lakes and wineries
From
£1795
8 days
ex flights
Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Kosovo tour in the Balkans
Macedonia tour, with side trips to Bulgaria and Kosovo
From
£2099 to £2699
10 days
inc UK flights
Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia holiday
Escape the crowds and explore hidden Europe
From
£2525 to £2780
16 days
ex flights
Balkans guided cycling holiday
Some of the most unexplored routes in the Balkans
From
£2749 to £3149
15 days
inc UK flights
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