Municipality of Mavrovo and Rostusha

A mountain municipality home to Mavrovo National Park, combining skiing, a lake, monasteries and traditional mountain villages.

The Municipality of Mavrovo and Rostusha lies in western North Macedonia. Most of its territory falls within Mavrovo National Park, with alpine landscapes that include Lake Mavrovo and the Korab mountains. In winter, the Mavrovo ski resort is one of the country's main ski areas. The Monastery of St. John Bigorski is renowned for its exquisitely carved wooden iconostasis, and the village of Galičnik hosts a traditional wedding festival in summer. It is a good choice for skiing in winter and for escaping the heat on hikes in summer. The gateways are Skopje and Gostivar.

Destinations

• Mavrovo National Park

Itineraries

• Classic North Macedonia Self-Drive Loop – A self-drive loop covering the capital, Mavrovo, Lake Ohrid, and Bitola, showcasing the country's highlights in one wee…
• Mavrovo and Mount Korab Hiking – Climb Mount Korab, the country's highest peak, walk across the Galicnik plateau to mountain villages, and visit monaste…