Agri- tourism in Macedonia is a novelty welcomed by both individual
and group visitors. Macedonia has potential in this area since it is a
country offering diversity in types of farms. So, whether you are on your
way to visit the monasteries in Strumica, or on a weekend in eco-tourism pearl Berovo,
make sure you check out the new group of attractive sites to visit in
Macedonia - the farms.
Macedonian villages
Any village can be a tourist attraction,
and most villagers are very hospitable across the
Republic of Macedonia. Local municipalities intend to
promote the Macedonian countryside for the purpose of
attracting visitors, tourists and potential investors
as one of the still unutilized ways of filling up their
municipal budgets. The village, rural or eco-tourism
has started developing as a factor of protection of
the natural heritage, mainly concentrated mountainous
Macedonian villages.
Very few agencies offer village tours.
The municipalities say that alpinism, cycling,
and a meal in the country instead of a luxury
hotel is the real offer that the travel agencies
could, in cooperation with the government - to
offer to the foreign tourists throughout the year.
Rural tourism in Macedonia focuses on participating
in a rural lifestyle (subcategory of ecotourism).
Rural tourism exists in Macedonia provides the travellers
accommodation in a scenic location ideal for rest and relaxation.
According to travel agents, the Miyak villages of Vevcani,
Galicnik, Lazaropole, and the villages in the foothills of
Mt. Pelister from both Prespa (Brajcino,
Dolno Dupeni, Ljubojno and Kurbinovo) and Bitola side
(Magarevo, Capari, Nizepole and Malovista), are excellent
sites for the countryside and alpine tourism. However,
the lack of road infrastructure, water, and water management
systems poses a problem, though.
Another interesting destination for foreigners is the
Elsani village in the Ohrid region.
