Mavrovo National Park

The largest national park in the country, Mavrovo National Park, has countless places to offer outdoor aficionados. Throughout the year, you can explore its stunning scenery on horseback, kayak, or skis, on foot, or via mountain bike.

Named after the beautiful village located in the park, Mavrovo is home to the country's largest artificial lake. While sailing on its calm waters, you will get to see the Church of St. Nicholas was half-submerged, half-floating, a truly breathtaking sight.

The gorges, pine forests, karst fields, and waterfalls of Mavrovo National Park provide a rare breath of fresh air for travelers traveling between Skopje and Ohrid. Stunning views abound, and the park is home to North Macedonia's highest peak, Mt Korab (2764m). Locally, the park is known for its ski resort (the largest in the country) near the town of Mavrovo, but by international standards, the skiing is pretty average.

With its natural beauty, Mavrovo is a lovely park to visit. Driving in the park is nice, but a word of caution: Car GPS doesn't work very well here, and the sign registration system is poor.

Location: West of North Macedonia