Macedonia

National park Mavrovo

A vast Balkan reserve featuring alpine mountains, diverse wildlife, and the country's largest artificial lake, known for outdoor sports and skiing.

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Look one way and you’ll see an ancient Orthodox monastery with frescoed domes and arched gatehouses. Look another and the Šar Mountains range into the hazy distance. Then gaze again to see the sprawling waters of Lake Mavrovo, a haven for swimmers and boaters come summer. The largest of the trio of reserves that exists in North Macedonia, Mavrovo National Park offers adventures amid highlands and woodlands not too far from the capital at Skopje.

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