Mavrovo National Park

The protected area spans 780 square kilometers across three mountain ranges: Šar, Korab, and Bistra, featuring deep canyons, lakes, and dense forests.

North Macedonia established the park in 1949, implementing a three-zone protection system that includes strict nature reserves, managed reserves, and tourist areas.

Saint Jovan Bigorski Monastery within the park contains a carved wooden iconostasis that represents traditional North Macedonian woodcarving craftsmanship.

The Information Tourist Center issues fishing permits for Mavrovo Lake and maintains specific seasonal restrictions for the Radika River and its tributaries.

The park contains six distinct life zones supporting 22 forest and 16 grass ecosystems, including the Macedonian pine and Whitebark pine endemic to Central Balkans.

Location: Сенце

Inception: 1949

Elevation above the sea: 1,719 m

Website: http://npmavrovo.org.mk

GPS coordinates: 41.82778,20.56139

Latest update: May 11, 2025 20:26