Exploring Macedonia By Bicycle

Underrated Scenery

Landlocked within the Mediterranean region, it’s perhaps its lack of coastline that has left Macedonia off tourism’s radar for so long. But where most flock to beaches, others stay for adventure. A myriad of national parks proudly protect the country’s unspoilt scenery, from mountains to marshes. And if you long for shimmering blue waters, look no further than Lake Ohrid, one of the contient’s oldest and deepest.

Idyllic Living

Sharing more than a border, Macedonia’s cultural similarities with its neighbor, Greece are apparent, from cuisine to architecture to country life. Encounter local farmers and herders, living by the land as their ancestors have done for thousands of years. Taste the fruits of the fertile countryside with each meal; Macedonia cuisine is unequivocally farm to table.

I fell in love with the warm welcomes, hearty meals and the local wine. All perfect complements to riding through the lovely landscapes of this charming country.

Patricia Weismantel