Macedonia
Autorka, Travelbay
North Macedonia (formerly FYROM or Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) is a country with bad luck. Not only has it been suppressed by its larger and stronger neighbor, Greece , but it also has no access to the sea, so tourists visit it less often. At the same time, however, Macedonia is also very lucky. The local landscapes and nature delight with their wildness . The monuments surprise and arouse admiration. The cuisine is considered to be one of the best in the region, and the wine produced here is appreciated by even the greatest gourmets. Macedonia is slowly gaining in popularity, but fortunately mass tourism still has not mastered it.
When is the best time to go to Macedonia?
Most people visit Macedonia in summer . Most of them stop in this country on their way to the Greek or Albanian coast. However, more and more tourists choose Macedonia as their main holiday destination. It is mostly crowded on Lake Ohrid , and in the rest of the country you usually don't see too many foreigners. If you prefer lower temperatures, it is better to visit Macedonia in May or September , when the heat is usually not as bothersome as in July or August.
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What to see in Macedonia?
There are many monuments waiting for tourists in Macedonia. First of all, you can find a large number of old and beautiful monasteries here. Many of them are included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ohrid , but are actually scattered all over the country. It's also worth spending some time exploring Skopje . It is one of the most unobvious and surprising European capitals with more monuments than trees.
Macedonian nightlife
If you like to party, go to Skopje . There are both clubs and pubs, where concerts and karaoke parties are held from time to time. And if you like to have fun outdoors, go to Lake Ohrid . There, in the summer season, some clubs operate directly on the beaches.
Objects of nature in Macedonia
Macedonia is a real, small, natural paradise. There are stunning mountains along the western border, offering both rocky rockeries and lush green meadows and pastures. There are three tectonic lakes in the south of the country: Ohrid, Prespa and the less popular Dojran . Macedonia is also amazing rock formations that can be found, for example, near Prilep or Kratov. Hence, a journey through this Balkan country will provide many unforgettable visual impressions.
Activities in Macedonia
If you like to spend time actively, Macedonia The local mountains offer a large number of routes, including the highest Macedonian peak - Korab ( Mawrowo ). In addition, you will find here numerous bicycle routes, and the bike & wine tours around the vineyards are very popular. In winter, Macedonia tempts with several ski resorts. The most popular is Popova Sapka , where trips with snow groomers to the higher parts of the mountains are organized.
Kuchnia Macedonii
Pod kątem kulinarnym Macedonia bardzo pozytywnie zaskakuje. Zarówno wegetarianie, jak i osoby jedzące mięso na pewno nie będą chodzić głodni. Jednym z bardziej znanych dań jest tawcze grawcze, które przyrządzane jest z fasoli i papryki, z dodatkiem przypraw. Kacamak natomiast to potrawka na bazie kaszy kukurydzianej, który zwykle podawany jest jako dodatek do innych potraw.
Sporą popularnością w macedońskiej kuchni cieszą się grillowane, nadziewane papryki. Na uwagę zasługuje pastrmalija – podłużne ciasto z kawałkami mięs. Ćevapy natomiast to podłużne kotleciki z siekanego mięsa, do których dodatkiem może być ajwar, czyli warzywna pasta na bazie pieczonych papryk i bakłażanów. Wśród deserów króluje niesamowicie słodka baklawa. Macedonia słynie również z wysokiej jakości win oraz rakii.
Pieniądze w Macedonii
Walutą obowiązującą w Macedonii jest denar macedoński. 10 MKD to 0,69 zł. Płatność kartą jest dość powszechna, a bankomaty bez trudu można znaleźć w większych miastach. W mniejszych miejscowościach zwykle ich nie ma, stąd warto mieć ze sobą większy zapas gotówki.
