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Why visit
Lake Ohrid's old churches and a laid-back capital, among the cheapest and least crowded trips in Europe.
Skopje
Capital
1.8M
Population
MKD
Currency
Macedonian, Albanian
Languages
May, Jun, Sept
Best months
3 cities on the map
5–8 daysWarm · Mild€60–€80/dayMay, Jun, Sept
Must see
Ohrid old townChurch of St. John at KaneoSkopje old bazaarMatka Canyon
Why go
- Lake Ohrid is exceptional and still uncrowded
- Very low prices throughout
- Easy to combine with Albania or Greece
Worth knowing
- Bus connections outside Skopje and Ohrid are limited
- Landlocked — no sea coast
- Fewer English speakers outside main tourist spots
26K km²
Area
UTC+1
Timezone