Day trips from Skopje
6 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Skopje, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
12 km01 · Nature spotMatka CanyonA deep canyon with a lake, caves and a monastery, just outside Skopje.
City bus 60 runs from Skopje to the canyon, about 40 minutes, then a short walk to the dam.
110 km02 · Hidden townOhridAn ancient lakeside town with a church perched on a cliff above the water.
Ohrid has a small airport. Buses run from Skopje, about 3 hours.
135 km03 · Nature spot · AlbaniaLake KomanA fjord-like reservoir crossed by ferry between steep mountain walls.
Ferries run in the morning between Koman and Fierza. A minibus from Shkodër takes you to the dam first.
135 km04 · Nature spot · AlbaniaValbona ValleyA remote alpine valley, linked to Theth by a classic mountain hike.
From Bajram Curri by road, or by the Lake Koman ferry and a short minibus ride.
140 km05 · Nature spot · GreecePrespa LakesTwo remote mountain lakes shared by three countries, home to pelicans.
Easiest by car, about an hour from Kastoria or Florina.
145 km06 · Nature spot · AlbaniaThethA remote mountain valley in the Albanian Alps with guesthouses and stone towers.
The road from Shkodër is now paved, about 2 to 3 hours by car or shared minibus. Many people arrive on foot over the pass from Valbona.Questions
Day trips from Skopje: good to know
What are the best day trips from Skopje?
Our favourite hidden places near Skopje are Matka Canyon (12 km), Ohrid (110 km), Lake Koman (135 km) and Valbona Valley (135 km). All 6 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Skopje?
All of them are within about 150 km of Skopje in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.