From Skopje to Makedonski Brod
Morning drive from Skopje on the western part of the country. After 2 hours drive arrival in Makedonski Brod from where your rural experience begins.
Makedonski Brod is one of the smallest towns in Macedonia. It was founded during the Roman times and it has continues life until today. The legend says that on the place where the present town is found today and above the waters of Treska river, use to be a stone bridge which was connecting two nearby bigger cities, Kicevo and Prilep.
Belitsa village
Belica is a small village located in the region of Porece in the municipality of Makedonski Brod. It is situated at the foot of the Jakupica mountain range at an altitude of around 600 meters. Near the village are the sources of the Beleshnica river, one of the largest tributaries of the Treska River, which in turn flows into Lake Kozjak several kilometers downstream from their confluence. In the surrounding mountains, three cave systems can be found: Momichak, Laparnica, and Gulubarnica.
Jakupica mountain
Mountain massif Jakupica is located just 15km south from Skopje. Part of the massif is Reservе Jasen, turned into a protected nature reserve in 2010 (part of it was declared a reserve as far back as 1958). The park compromises around 24,000 hectares of caves, mountains, underground rivers, lakes and rural villages. The lowest point is the still uncharted canyon lake Matka and the highest point is Mount Karadzica with a height of almost 2,500 metres. The park is home to the endangered Eurasian lynx and the rare Balkan chamois.
Lake Kozjak Viewpoint
Kozjak is an artificial lake in Western Macedonia. It is the largest artificial lake in Macedonia, located between the mountain Suva Gora in the west and the Jasen reserve in the east. Towards the lake there are two ways: the southern approach to the lake leads from Makedonski Brod and stretches along the river Treska. The other approach is from Skopje, where the road extends along the southern slopes of Vodno. Kozjak is a 32 km long lake, at some points even 130 meters deep, and the maximum distance from one to the other coast is 400 meters. It is situated at an ideal altitude of less than 300 meters.
Nova Breznica
Nova Breznica is a populated area situated in Sopište, Macedonia, with a population of 276 residents. The village is located at an estimated elevation of 714 meters above sea level. Nova Breznica features a distinctive blend of traditional rural homes and newly constructed modern holiday residences. The local community primarily consists of farmers who continue to produce high-quality organic dairy products and vegetables.
Experience a warm welcome as you visit a local family and enjoy traditional coffee accompanied by a selection of authentic home made jam and sweets.
Early in the evening arrival back to Skopje.
