Paragliding has a certain tradition in Macedonia. Thanks to its
specific terrain configuration, easy accessibility to the mountains,
and weather conditions that allow flying almost all year around,
Macedonia has become a place of pilgrimage for paragliding pilots around
the globe. It has grown rapidly as a sport as well as a tourist
attraction enabling almost everyone to get that amazing feeling of
flying like a bird.
The center of the ‘party’ is Krushevo, the highest town in the
country at 1,350m above sea level. It rises above Pelagonia, the biggest
valley in Macedonia. That is the place with perfect conditions for
flying on most days of the year as well as for landing in the valleys
around. Both professionals and beginners just love to fly from here.
Different international flying competitions are held here every year, so
most of the time you will find pilots from all around the globe hanging
out and flying high….
All year around, Krushevo town hosts many paragliders, including members
of the Macedonian paragliding clubs, their friends and clients for
tandem flights.. They all enjoy the heights, the beautiful nature,
hanging out and having good food.
Another famous destination for flying is Ohrid, or, more specifically,
Galichica mountain. Here you can enjoy tandem flights during the entire
summer. Starting at around 1,700m above sea level you will see amazing
views of Ohrid lake, a mountain and the old town of Ohrid. The adrenalin
runs high and you get a sense of both nature and freedom at its best.
The third famous location of my choice is Shar Mountain… Starting at 1,600m altitude some pilots reach even 3,000m and higher. As an extra bonus, you will meet a stunningly beautiful mountain that will take care of you at high altitudes...
Of course, if you are not able to go as far as Ohrid or Krushevo or Shara, then Skopje flying area is also a place that offers tandems both from Vodno Mountain and from Skopska Crna Gora.
Even if you don’t fly, you can just enjoy the nature...
Author: Anita Palceska @balkanwibe
Source: https://www.balkanvibe.com/story/On-the-Wings-of-Adventure-Paragliding-in-Macedonia/229
Another famous destination for flying is Ohrid, or, more specifically,
Galichica mountain. Here you can enjoy tandem flights during the entire
summer. Starting at around 1,700m above sea level you will see amazing
views of Ohrid lake, a mountain and the old town of Ohrid. The adrenalin
runs high and you get a sense of both nature and freedom at its best. The third famous location of my choice is Shar Mountain… Starting at 1,600m altitude some pilots reach even 3,000m and higher. As an extra bonus, you will meet a stunningly beautiful mountain that will take care of you at high altitudes...
Of course, if you are not able to go as far as Ohrid or Krushevo or Shara, then Skopje flying area is also a place that offers tandems both from Vodno Mountain and from Skopska Crna Gora.
Even if you don’t fly, you can just enjoy the nature...
Author: Anita Palceska @balkanwibe
Source: https://www.balkanvibe.com/story/On-the-Wings-of-Adventure-Paragliding-in-Macedonia/229