A little away from the city lies this jewel in the crown, a feast to the eyes, peaceful to the mind and adventurous to the core. Matka canyon is situated 50 km away from the city center of Skopje. Matka canyon has an artificial lake, several caves, vertical pits, flora and fauna, medieval monasteries and natural beauty. The Verlo cave falls under one of the top 77 natural sites in the world. It can be accessed by a boat or a kayak only. The canyon is home to various kinds of butterflies, bats, and snakes. There are facilities for swimming, boating, kayaking, rock climbing or simply trekking in the mountain trail. The old churches and monasteries in the canyon, dating back to the 14th Century are worth a visit. St. Andrews Church is located in the gorge of river Treska whereas St. Nicholas monastery is located at the top of a cliff. All of them have different stories to tell. Ten caves are located in the canyon and the longest one is 176 meters long. There are two vertical pits having a depth of more than 35 meters. The lake Matka is the oldest artificial lake in the country. It has facilities for water sports. There are restaurants and cafes to take care of the food requirement of tourists. The place is full of tourists and locals on holidays, therefore on these particular days, it is advisable to reach the place early to enjoy the serenity to the fullest.
Walking is not advisable since it is 16 km away from the city center.
By taxi one can reach here - Journey time is 30 minutes and the charges will be around 550 MKD.
By bus: Board the local bus no. 60 from Skopje Central Bus Terminal. The journey time is 50 minutes. Purchase a ticket - better to take a pre-filled card for 150 MKD. It is sufficient for a round trip journey. Buses are available every 90 - 100 minutes starting from 7:00 a.m.
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
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