National Parks in Macedonia

National Parks in Macedonia offer unique experience amidst their majestic natural surrounding. In Macedonia there are mainly four national parks, each of which is strictly protected by law. They are Mount Galicica national park, Jasen national park, Mavrovo national park and Pelister national park.

Among the above mentioned National Parks in Macedonia, the Pelister national park is considered to be the first national park of Macedonia. It is situated close to the town of Bitola. It occupuies an approximate area of 1,600 hectares. It comprises 2 glacial lakes, which is known as Pelisterski Oci.

On the other hand, in the western part of Macedonia, there is the Mavrovo national park. In the year 1949 this park approval of a national park. It covers an approximate area of 11,750 hectares. While taking a trip across this national park one can come across 1,000 types of plant species, 100 of which are quite rare.

Moreover, the Galicica national park is there to enrapture you. It is located between Ohrid and Prespa lake and is covering an area of 22,750 hectares. Other than this, a traveler can visit Jasen national park that also have a unique charm and unspoilt beauty to offer you.