ExploringMacedonia

ExploringMacedonia

Villages

    
  • Village Galichnik

    Is a mountain village in the Republic of Macedonia and along with Lazaropole is one of the two biggest and oldest Mijak villages in the region. Galichnik has well preserved traditional architecture, including an amphitheater in the village square, and is famous for its surrounding countryside and nature reserve. People from Galichnik and northwestern Macedonia appreciate the local yellow... 

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  • Village Lazaropole

    Is situated on a plateau at Mount Bistra at 1,350 m altitude and is a mountain heaven in Macedonia. The mild mountain climate due to the thermal influences of the Mediterranean which extend along the river of Radika is a reason for Lazaropole to have over 2000 sunny hours per year. The abundant forests as a natural filter purify the air to the level of crystal clarity...

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  • Village Brajchino

    Brajchino is a mountain village (at an altitude of about 1000 m. above sea level) disturbed only by the roaring sound of the local river and by the evening winds rustling through the trees. Occasionally you may hear a dog barking, a cock crowing or a cow-bell ringing. The village attractions and services have been developed by the eco -tourism project together with...

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  • Mariovo Village

    There is one legend about Mariovo’s name which talks about how some Turkish bay wanted to married the beautiful girl Marija that lived in this area. After the long negotiations Marija appears to have agreed to go and live in the seraglio of the Turkish bay but only under the condition that the Turk won’t do Islamization in that area...

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  • Village Elshani

    The village is located approximately 10 km south of the City of Ohrid, between the green heights of Mount Galicica and the blue waters of Lake Ohrid. It is spread across the western slopes of Galicica National Park, and 0.1 - 2 km from the shore of Lake Ohrid. The main part of the village is located at 850 - 950 meters above sea level, while the new satellite settlement of Eleshec rises directly from...

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  • Village Vevchani

    is located at the foot of Mountain Jablanica, 14 kilometres away from Lake Ohrid and the town of Struga. It has over 2.500 inhabitants and its own local self-government. Its perspective is seen in tourism development. You can reach Vevchani by bus or by a car. Bigger tourist groups accommodate themselves in hotels in Struga and individual tourists and smaller groups in private...

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