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Matka Canyon
A steep, green gorge with a lake, medieval monasteries and caves reached by boat, half an hour from the city.
- Open
- Always
- Price
- Free; paid for boats and kayaks
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Address
- Matka, 1060 SkopjeDirections
- Getting There
- Bus 60 from the center, about 40 minutes, or a taxi.
Why Go
A dam on the Treska river formed a lake in the canyon. Boats and kayaks cross to the Vrelo Cave, one of the deepest underwater caves in Europe, and paths lead along the cliffs to small monasteries with frescoes.
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