From 18 to 25 September, French reporters (Nathalie Cuche, reporter, Eric Beallet, photograher, Bruno Laval bike tester and Olivier Durbec, doctor) visited Macedonia to explore and test all the mountain bike routes. They are freelance reporters whose specialty is extreme sports.
Short tour description: This canyoning tour is more than just an athletic tour. During the trip to village Kolesino and Kolesino waterfalls we’ll visit tourist attractions like: The church of Holy Mother - located in a cave near the Vardar River 20 km in front of city of Veles; Archeological site Stobi - one of the largest and best preserved archaeological sites in Macedonia and practically it’s an open book that contains the civilization path of the people of this area starting as early as the 3 century B.C. through and into the following nine centuries; Monastery of Veljusa - bare witness the records of the church inventory drawn up in 1164, preserved in a copy originating between the 13th and the 14th century: Monastery of Vodoca - There are no exact historical data on the church construction. The oldest church is in the Eastern side build in the first half of the 11th century.
Short tour description: This tour will be a 4 to 5 hour hiking tour, starting from the top of the Vodno Mountain to the church of St. Nicholas (Sveti Nikola Shishevski) at Matka, situated on top of the cliff above Lake Matka in the Canyon Matka , located 17 km from Skopje. Visit to the Church St. Andrews built in 1389 and contains frescos of great artistic value and the mountaineering house Matka. Boat- ride through the canyon of the Matka lake and lunch in secluded improvised (wood and stones only) restaurant located over the water in beautiful lake lagoon. On the way back visit tourist localities like: Hussein Shah-Pasha Mosque in Saraj, the artificial lake Treska, village Glumovo and the weekend settlement Matka, Monastery Holly Mother built in the 14 century, the kayak paths on Treska River and the dam of the artificial lake Matka built in 1935.
Short tour description: This tour will include hiking up to the church of St. Nicholas Shishevski (Sveti Nikola Shishevski), an enjoyable scenic journey by boat to the Monastery of St. Andrea where traditional lunch will be served. The St. Nicholas Shishovski Monastery is situated on top of the cliff above Lake Matka, thus giving the visitor a spectacular view of the lake and its surroundings. As with most beautiful locations in Macedonia there is a monastery church, St. Andrea. The Monastery St. Andrea was built 1389 and contains frescos of great artistic value.
Short tour description: If you decide to participate in this one day hiking tour we assure you that it will be unforgettable hiking adventure which you’ll never forget. With its specific positioning Luboten peak offer spectacular view over entire Mt. Shara massif to the west; Mt. Jakupica, Dautica and Karadzica in central and (in good weather conditions) Mt. Pirin in the east of our country. Spectacular pyramidal peak with narrow summit ridge and steep mountain slopes covered with icy snow. All this thins will get your adrenaline level high during the winter ascend of the peak.
Short tour description: This is one of the most breath- taking mountain massifs in Macedonia. Hiking tour is performed in three days with two overnights in Mountain House Cheples (1450 m ). On our way up to the mountain, we pass through Veles, villages: Chaska, Stari Grad, Teovo, Oreshje, Bogomila, Nezilovo, Papradishte and other. We will surmount pick Solunska Glava (2585 m), visit the spring and waterfall of river Babuna and enjoy in wonderful nature.
Macedonia... A small and beautiful country nestled in the southeast of Europe, Macedonia offers its visitors a unique blend of natural wonders, traditions and cultures- as well as a long tradition of unrivaled hospitality. From their savory cuisine to their love of music, dance and general merrymaking, Macedonians know how to make their guests feel at home. Combining these qualities with the country’s dramatic mountains and canyons, its deep lakes and rivers, Macedonia has something for everyone...
