Best National Parks in North Macedonia

Top-rated parks based on 10 park ratings across 10 categories. North Macedonia's parks score highest in Safety (80/100).

10 Total Parks
10 Rated
Avg Score: 60/100
Shar Mountains
#168/100

Shar Mountains

National Park · Polog

Shar Mountains is the newest and second-largest national park in North Macedonia, declared in 2021. Spanning the northwestern border with Kosovo, it f

Top 10 Parks in North Macedonia

1
Shar Mountains
National Park · Polog
682
Matka Canyon
Monument of Nature · Skopje
673
Prespa
Monument of Nature · Pelagonia
624
Jasen
Multipurpose Area · Skopje
615
Mavrovo
National Park · Polog, Southwestern
616
Markovi Kuli
Monument of Nature · Pelagonia
607
Pelister
National Park · Pelagonia
598
Ezerani
Nature Park · Pelagonia
569
Galicica
National Park · Ohrid, Resen
5610
Dojransko Ezero
Monument of Nature · Southeastern
52

Category Winners

#1
MavrovoPolog, Southwestern
78#2
Matka CanyonSkopje
72#3
PrespaPelagonia
70#4
Shar MountainsPolog
70#5
GalicicaOhrid, Resen
67

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best national park in North Macedonia?

Based on our 10-category rating system, Shar Mountains is the highest-rated park in North Macedonia with a score of 68/100. It is followed by Matka Canyon (67/100) and Prespa (62/100).

How many national parks does North Macedonia have?

North Macedonia has 10 protected areas in our database, of which 10 have been rated across 10 categories.

What are North Macedonia's parks best known for?

Parks in North Macedonia score highest in Safety with an average score of 80/100. The top park for safety is Matka Canyon (84/100).

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