Ohrid city, North Macedonia

Macedonia Is One Of Europe's Cheapest, Most Underrated Countries

By Grae Gleason

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North of Greece is one of Europe's most affordable and underrated countries: North Macedonia. The country is filled with natural wonders, history, and charming cities.
North Macedonia is home to several national parks, such as National Park Galicica, located between Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa. It offers mindblowing views from atop Peak Magaro.
Visitors can also experience Macedonian culture at the country's excellent museums and historic sites like Heraclea's mosaic artworks and ruins in the city of Bitola.
According to Kayak, the most affordable months to book a hotel in North Macedonia are January, June, July, and October, with summer months being more popular with tourists.
However, the place isn't packed with tourists. North Macedonia reported only 1,168,730 total tourists in 2023, a fraction of what other European countries saw.