About the canyon
Matka is a breakthrough gorge with a rich set of medieval buildings: churches, monasteries and the remains of a fortress, the medieval town of Matka. Ten caves between 20 and 176 m long and two vertical chasms up to 35 m deep cut into its limestone.
During the ice age the canyon was a refuge for plants, so about 20% of its plants are endemic or relict species, among them Natalie's ramonda. 77 species of Balkan endemic small butterflies live here.
Our tours to Matka
Easy bike tours
Three relaxed guided rides from the city: Skopje's history and food, Canyon Matka along the rivers, or up Vodno to the Millennium Cross.
Medium MTB tours
Off-road day rides from Skopje for riders with good fitness: no technical skills needed, just the legs for 40 to 45 km.
Easy hiking
An easy day hike for all ages: over Vodno, Skopje's own mountain, down to Canyon Matka and its medieval monasteries.
Rock climbing
Climb in Canyon Matka, 30 minutes from Skopje, or in Demir Kapija, the largest climbing area in Macedonia. No experience needed.