North Macedonia | Travel Information

North Macedonia offers striking contrasts in a small geographical area. Skopje is defined by its bold, and sometimes baffling, architecture, which sits alongside an atmospheric old bazaar that remains very much part of everyday life. Looming above the city, Mount Vodno provides an easy escape, with a cable car to the summit and the towering Millennium Cross, one of the largest crosses in the world.

Bordering Greece, Kosovo, Albania, Bulgaria, and Serbia, North Macedonia also fits neatly into a wider Balkan journey. I’ve included a suggested itinerary that links it naturally with neighbouring countries.

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Peter Fitzgerald, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Here are some useful things to know about North Macedonia to help you plan your visit.

  • Capital: Skopje
  • Language: Macedonian is the official language. Albanian is also widely spoken, particularly in western regions. English is commonly understood in tourist-facing places.
  • Currency: The Macedonian Denar (MKD). £1 = approx 70 MKD. €1 = approx 61–62 MKD. Currency converter
  • Visas: UK, EU & US citizens do not need a visa for short stays in North Macedonia (up to 90 days within a 180-day period).
  • Electricity & adapters: Standard European plug types (C/F) at 230V; no adapter needed for most European devices.

Here are some recent posts from North Macedonia, including guides on Skopje, Tetovo, and Mount Vodno, plus itineraries