Strumica viewed from Carevi Kuli · Photo: Hotolmo22 (opens in a new tab) · CC0 (opens in a new tab)
Make time for Strumica
Strumica has an established network of town cycling paths and several places worth exploring beyond the centre. Rides towards Vodocha and Veljusa can include visits to their historic monasteries, while the hills around Elenica offer a more active outing. Carevi Kuli, the fortress overlooking the town, and the Roman baths at Bansko are other highlights of the municipality. Back in Strumica, cafés and restaurants provide places to stop after a day out. The town is also known for its carnival, with costumes and celebrations forming an important part of local life.
Things to see
Tsar's Towers
The fortress heritage above Strumica, part of the town's cultural offer.
Vodocha and Veljusa
Historic monastery complexes within Strumica Municipality.
Bansko thermal heritage
Thermal heritage in the Bansko locality of Strumica Municipality, in North Macedonia.
Stay and services
Places to stay, eat and stop in Strumica.
Strumica in pictures
Vodocha: Church of St Leontius — Photo: Ivan.trpkov (opens in a new tab), CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) 
Carevi Kuli: north tower — Photo: Ukulelea (opens in a new tab), Public domain (opens in a new tab) 
Veljusa Monastery and gardens — Photo: Alex Iva (opens in a new tab), CC BY-SA 3.0 (opens in a new tab) 
Veljusa Monastery: church exterior — Photo: Ivan.trpkov (opens in a new tab), CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) 
Roman baths at Bansko — Photo: Тиверополник (opens in a new tab), CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab)
Practical information
- Check the organiser’s programme if your visit includes Carnival or another event. For travel from Bulgaria, check whether your chosen crossing permits bicycles.