Aero Club Skopje

You’ll want to spend some time in Skopje, of course. It should take about 15 minutes to drive into the city centre, where you can learn about the country’s history at the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle, visit the Skopje Fortress and see the Memorial House of Mother Teresa. It’s also worth taking time to visit the old bazaar and stroll through the city streets looking out for the collection of huge statues (Alexander the Great being the most prominent). A little way out of the city are some great hiking trails, including those that take you up Mount Vodno (40 minutes’ drive), where one of the world’s largest crucifixes sits at the top (you can also ride up on the bus or cable car if you prefer). Matka Canyon (20 minutes) is another gorgeous spot to visit close by – you can hike, fish or go kayaking here, and there are also some excellent boat tours that will whisk you across the lake’s bright green waters to a cave full of stalactites.