Matka Canyon

Canyon Skopje, Skopski, Macedonia

What to expect

Matka Canyon is a stunning natural wonder, featuring a lake, caves, and diverse wildlife, with several medieval monasteries and churches, offering activities like hiking, kayaking, and fishing

Plan your family visit to the Matka Canyon with these blog insights 👇

Five Days in Skopje, Macedonia With Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We went on a day trip to Matka Canyon and hiked up the canyon, past the dam

Highlights: We loved the gorgeous scenery and the kids enjoyed the motorboat ride down the canyon ✨

Matka Canyon with Kids : Exploring Macedonia

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a boat ride along Matka Canyon with a guide

Highlights: The kids were wowed by the boat ride and the stunning wildlife views ✨

Matka Canyon with Kids : Exploring Macedonia

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Matka Canyon with our kids and did a little research to work out how to get there

Highlights: The kids loved pointing out new varieties of butterflies throughout the day ✨

Top 10 Things To Do in Skopje with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a day at Matka Canyon, taking a taxi from Skopje directly to entrance for under 10 euro! We took a relaxing boat ride down the canyon, a hike around the pathways that lead throughout the gorge, or explore the medieval churches

Highlights: We were able to count over 70 different butterfly species ✨

(Tip!) Skopje with kids: 5x things to do in Skopje Macedonia!

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a short boat trip through the canyon and had drinks by the water at the restaurant

Highlights: We always enjoy being on a boat on the water and find it a pleasant way to get around and see things ✨