Matka Lake & Canyon

In the north-western part of Macedonia, near Skopje, the lake Matka is located on the river Treska. Lake Matka is the oldest artificial lake in Macedonia, the accumulation of which was built in 1938. The accumulation lake Matka, extends 7 km downstream along the Treska River, magnificently with its metallic gray - green color. The steep gray sedimentary dilapidated rocks, the favorite route and the eternal challenge of mountaineers - adventurers, rise high above the lake. And, with their coastlines, they sharply cut off the mysterious water surface of the lake.

A beautiful piece of untouched nature, rich in rare animal species and endemic plants just 15km from the capital. Something that rarely any country in the world can be proud of. Matka is home to a great treasure of natural rarities, rich oak and beech forests, beautiful pink flowers of Natalie's Ramonda, white headed eagles, the unique butterflies and speleological objects. This location abounds with a number of cultural and historical monuments, mainly monasteries, due to which, rightly, they call it a small Mount Athos.