Taksirat Festival is an international and universal music event with thousands of revelers cramming into packed arenas. Visitors can spend days enjoying all the festival has to offer, with food and drink stalls dotted all around the site and a side program of workshops, theater performances, films, and discussion groups.

Taskirat takes place at the end of November every year and stretches over one week.

Easter is the most significant festival in Macedonia, held in April, two weeks after Western Holy Week. Good Friday sees church attendance and vegetarian food, with the traditional Easter Day meal prepared on Great Saturday.

The traditional dyed and painted Easter Eggs are prepared well in advance, with the first-placed next to the family icon. On Easter morning after church, the decorated eggs are given to family and friends, and celebrations continue all day.

Ohrid Summer Festival is one of Macedonia’s most significant and most well-attended events, holding thousands of visitors from all over the world to join in the festivities.

A festival of music, theater, and dance, the event takes place from mid-July to late August in the city of Ohrid. The festival features plays, dance, music concerts from professional and amateur performers, operas, and many exciting events. 

Originated in 1982, Skopje Jazz Festival is one of the leading music festivals in Macedonia, attracting international attention from Jazz fans worldwide and featuring performances from jazz performers of all genres, from Bebop to Bossa Nova.

The festival is a non-governmental and non-profit organization aiming to display some of the world’s best jazz from best contemporary artists, such as the five-time Grammy-nominated Eliane Elias. Taking place in Skopje, the festival is a lovely place to dance, drink and socialize with other jazz enthusiasts, who flock from every corner of the world to witness world-class performers come together in this lively city.

Balkan Folklore Festival is an international folklore event celebrating its rich cultural and social history in four of its prettiest seaside towns. The festival hosts many vocal and instrumental artistic groups and solo singers who present authentic tradition and culture through dances, songs, customs, traditional clothes, and instruments.

The festival is a fantastic event for children and families to visit and learn about the country’s past in a fun and entertaining way, full of color and activity.

Macedonian Independence Day is a public holiday commemorating the day the country gained its freedom from Yugoslavia in 1991, when it officially became a parliamentary democracy. Celebrated every 8th of September, on this proud day, Macedonians take to the streets in a patriotic extravaganza that includes free music concerts, special themed dance performances, plays, and several processions.

The main event takes place in Skopje’s historical Pella Square, where thousands of people gather to view a speech by the Prime Minister, as well as military marches, air shows, and a stunning fireworks display. 

The Galicnik Summer festival combines tradition, local custom, and heritage, held in the village of Galičnik in Northwestern Macedonia.

The highlight of this two-day event in July is the traditional wedding festival. One lucky couple gets to marry in a ceremony unique to the region, following a series of rituals, including playing instruments, singing and dancing the Montenegrin Teškoto performed by a group of local men.

 The stunning Matka Canyon is about 17 km southwest of Skopje, the most favored outdoor destination. It is home to the oldest artificial lake, ancient monasteries, and several unique caves, one being the famous cave, Vrelo Cave, located on the right bank of the Treska River. It was listed as one of the top 77 natural sites in the world in the New7Wonders of Nature project. 

Alpine hiking, kayaking, fishing, hunting, and swimming are among the most famous activities in Matka Canyon, preferably in summertime.

Mavrovo National Park is the most extensive national park in Macedonia. It was established in 1949 and spread nearly 192,000 acres from Lake Mavrovo to the Albanian border. The park is covered by lush greenery in the warmer months. The lake becomes a famous place for fishing, boating, and swimming during those months.

Furthermore, Mavrovo has the best-known ski resort in Macedonia, "Zare Lazareski," which provides excellent conditions for winter sports, ski slopes, and enjoying the snow. The highest point which is reached by the ski lift in Ski Center Mavrovo is at the altitude of 1860 meters. The park is home to North Macedonia's highest peak, Mt Korab (2764m). The National Park Mavrovo is very pleasant for walking and hiking during the summer months. Vast pastures and clear mountain springs are suitable for walking tours and cycling. One of the most exciting sights of the National Park Mavrovo is photographing the wildlife of the Dinara region - the brown bear, lynx, wolf, wild boars, deer, and chamois.

The beautiful capital of Macedonia, Skopje, is the largest city in Macedonia. Skopje has been a modest Balkan city known for its rich local life, but the last decade has seen its center transformed into a bizarre set design for an ancient civilization. 

The city is architecturally famous for its neoclassical buildings, towering warrior statues, gleaming, marble-clad museums, hypnotic mega fountains, and plenty of impressive lion statues. Major attractions include the Skopje Fortress, Stone Bridge, and Macedonia Square.

Located 29 kilometers south of Ohrid, the Monastery of St. Naum is established amidst beautiful scenery with Lake Ohrid on one side and the River Drim. Overlooking the Lake of Ohrid, the walls provide breathtaking panoramic views of the entire bay area.

The monastery of St. Naum is best known for its stunning frescoes, remarkable calm surroundings, and religious history, making it one of Macedonia's famous tourist attractions. It is truly a land where wonders of nature blend perfectly with some of the most captivating monuments of religion.

Located not far from the border with Greece in the south of Macedonia, Bitola is the second-largest city in the country. It is full of stunning ancient buildings, delightful art galleries, and many welcoming and friendly cafes.

The town is home to elegant, pastel-colored townhouses alongside beautiful mosques and churches. The Old Bazaar dating to Ottoman times, is delightful to grab a coffee and people-watch. With a lively cultural scene, lots of festivals occur here over the year. The Museum of Bitola is particularly worth checking out; it provides a fascinating look at the city’s history and culture.

Macedonia houses some of the finest vineyards and wineries in southeastern Europe. From Skopje, across Veles, Negotino, Kavadarci, and Demir Kapija, all the way to Gevgelija, the road is overflown with immensely vine plantings and numerous wineries.  

The areas produce fantastic red and white wines, including Vranec, Merlot, Cabarnet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Zilavka, and Muscat Ottonal, to name a few. The grape varieties common in cultivation include many indigenous varieties and varieties common to Central Europe, the Balkans, and some international types.

 Situated on Mount Galicica, the lovely Galicica National Park is a famous tourist attraction. It offers an excellent hiking experience amongst the unspoiled and pristine valleys, forests, and mountains that will undoubtedly captivate nature lovers.

Galicica National Park’s natural beauty is one of the best places to visit, with picturesque little mountain villages, an abundance of fantastic fauna and flora, and a diverse landscape encompassing lakes, mountains, and valleys. The lovely national park is home to several lofty peaks. From their summits are some breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.