Krushevo,  skiing

Situated at an altitude of 1,330 meters (about 4000 ft) above the sea level, Krushevo is the highest town not only in the Republic of Macedonia, but also in the Balkans. Krushevo is located on Bushava Mountain, about 30 km away from Prilep. It is a well-known winter ski center and a health resort. Its old architecture and all conditions necessary for pleasant winter holidays, make Krushevo an ideal place for relaxation. Krushevo, with its old houses represents a museum of old architecture. The town is full of old and more recent houses built in the style of old Macedonian architecture leaving the town with virtually no apartment blocks. Each year on Ilinden the town wears a festive look: on the balconies and at the windows of all the houses shaggy hand-woven blankets (yambolias) in all kinds of colors are exhibited. This historical city located on 1250 m above the sea level is only 140 km away from Skopje. The ski terrains are located in the vicinity of the city and the chair lift departures from the very city centre. The terrains are located on 1400 m altitude. The ski lifts and chair lifts include: Double chair lift with a capacity of 720 skiers per hour, ski lift anchor with a capacity of 700 skiers per hour, single ski lifts for 600 skiers per hour and baby ski lifts with a capacity of 300 children per hour.