Ilindentsi, Strumyani Municipality · Photo: Bovlad62 (opens in a new tab) · CC BY-SA 3.0 (opens in a new tab)
Make time for Strumyani
Strumyani is a place to explore village by village. In Ilindentsi, stone sculptures stand among the rocks, vineyards grow the local Keratsuda grape, and the Zandana rock formations give walkers another reason to stay. Near Mikrevo, the remains of an early Christian basilica reveal the area’s long history. For cyclists, the landscape changes from the Struma valley to hillier country, with longer climbs as you head into the surrounding mountains. Art, village visits and local wine can all be part of a trip here, alongside time on the bike.
Things to see
Ilindenzi art and sculpture
The marble and sculpture tradition of Ilindenzi in Strumyani Municipality.
Keratsuda wine traditions
Local wine traditions associated with the Keratsuda variety in the Strumyani area.
Stay and services
Places to stay, eat and stop in Strumyani.
Strumyani in pictures
Ilindentsi and the surrounding valley — Photo: Bovlad62 (opens in a new tab), CC BY-SA 3.0 (opens in a new tab) 
Ilindentsi panorama — Photo: Bovlad62 (opens in a new tab), CC BY-SA 3.0 (opens in a new tab)
Practical information
- Arrange visits to local hosts and wineries in advance. Read the border information before planning onward travel to North Macedonia.