Beautiful view of Canyon Matka — Attraction in Municipality of Saraj

Matka is a canyon located fifteen kilometers southwest of Skopje. It covers an area of approximately 5,000 hectares and is one of the most popular recreational areas in North Macedonia. Lake Matka, located in the Matka Canyon, is the oldest artificial lake in the country. Ten caves can be found in the Matka Canyon. The most popular, Vrelo Cave, is located on the right bank of the Treska River and can only be reached by boat or kayak. Numerous stalactites can be seen in the cave, including a large stalactite in the center, known for its shape as "The Pinecone." At the end of the cave are two lakes. The smaller one is 8 meters long and 15 meters deep, while the larger one is 35 meters long and 15-18 meters deep. Matka Canyon is also a "reserve" for numerous plant and animal species, including some unique to this region. Near the marina is the Monastery of St. Andrew, but unfortunately, it is closed to visitors. I recommend a kayak or boat trip to the Vrelo Cave. Parking can be difficult on weekends, so it's best to start your trip early in...

Matka Canyon is a natural wonder located near Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. The canyon is famous for its impressive rock formations, deep valleys, and rich flora and fauna. There are many caves along the canyon, with the most famous being the Vrelo Cave, one of the deepest underwater caves in the world. In addition, there are hiking trails, rock climbing areas, and boat tours on the lake. Matka is a popular destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Besides its natural beauty, it offers a peaceful atmosphere and green spaces, making it a relaxing place to visit.

When we visited, we really enjoyed the nature and scenery of Matka Canyon. It's definitely a must-visit place in a North Macedonia trip. Finding parking can be a bit difficult, but in the end, you can have a very enjoyable canyon experience. The view is definitely...

We appreciated the visit a lot, especially since the temperature is very high in the area in summer, the refreshing atmosphere and cold cave was nice to see. 7€ per person if you want to take a boat (with 20 other people), kayak were 200 dinar per person. A lot of cars, we paid 5€ to a restaurant to park our cars in a safe place. I recommend having nice pair of walking shoes and avoiding summer ones, since it is all going uphill. We highly not recommend the restaurant since I’ve heard that it is the only one in the area, « expensive » « not that good », they’re plenty restaurants in Skopje and in...