Natural Wonders

This collection of natural sites in southwestern North Macedonia centers on the UNESCO-listed Lake Ohrid, one of Europe's oldest and deepest lakes. The region is defined by the limestone karst topography of the Galicica and Jablanica mountains, which has created extensive cave systems like Peshna and Samotska Dupka. Notable hydrological features include the Vevchani Springs and several seasonal waterfalls, illustrating the diverse geological landscape of the Treska and Ohrid basins.

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Lake Ohrid

Lake Ohrid is a lake which straddles the mountainous border between the southwestern part of North Macedonia and eastern Albania.

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St. Stephen

Orthodox cave church featuring 14th-century frescoes, located on the eastern shore of Lake Ohrid.

Peshna

Cave featuring one of the largest entrances in the Balkans, measuring 30 meters high. It contains the ruins of a medieval fortress.

Fairy Waterfalls

A series of seasonal waterfalls located in the forested area near the village of Belchista.

Oreshka River

River system featuring small cascades and waterfalls located in the mountainous terrain near the village of Oreshka.

Vevchani Springs

A network of springs located at the base of the Jablanica Mountain, serving as the primary water source for the Vevchani region.

Laparnica

Karst cave located in the Poreče region, part of the extensive underground system near Makedonski Brod.

Golubarnica

Limestone cave in the Treska River canyon known for its karst formations and proximity to the Peshna cave.

Samotska Dupka Cave

A 600-meter-long cave situated within Galičica National Park, featuring various stalactites and stalagmites.

Momicek

Small karst cave located in the limestone cliffs of the Poreče region.

shp. e Pëllumbave

Karst cave located near the village of Radolishta, known locally as the Cave of Pigeons.