North Macedonia

Places to visit near Grnčari

Grnčari is a town in North Macedonia, home to about 1,205 people. Within 50 km by road there are 202 places to visit — 91 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage and 11 museums. The must-see places are St. George (5 km), St. Peter & St. Paul (9 km) and Pelister (14 km).

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Grnčari, North Macedonia
Grnčari, North Macedonia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Grnčari at a glance

Location
North Macedonia
Population
about 1,205
Coordinates
41.0172° N, 21.0533° E
Places within 50 km
202 (44 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Grnčari

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Grnčari: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Grnčari, by type

Churches near Grnčari

106 churches within 100 km of Grnčari. The closest is St. Peter and Paul (2 km); the best-known is St. George (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Grnčari

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Grnčari. The closest is Pelister (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Grnčari

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grnčari. The closest is Kale (13 km); the best-known is Fortress of Bitola (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Grnčari

12 museums within 100 km of Grnčari. The closest is Saraj Resen (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Grnčari

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Grnčari. The closest is Мало Езеро (15 km); the best-known is Lake Prespa (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Buddhist sites near Grnčari

8 buddhist sites within 100 km of Grnčari. The closest is Monastery of Slivnica (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Grnčari

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Grnčari
  2. 5 km St. George · church
  3. 16 km Lake Prespa · lake
  4. 23 km Pelister National Park · national park
  5. 6 km Pelister · viewpoint
  6. 19 km St. Peter & St. Paul · church
  7. 9 km Back to Grnčari

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From travellers near Grnčari

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How to reach Grnčari

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    Within 15 km of Grnčari

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grnčari by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches91106St. Peter and Paul (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2644Pelister (14 km)
    Forts & heritage2328Kale (13 km)
    Other attractions812Νερόμυλος (27 km)
    Museums1112Saraj Resen (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs68Мало Езеро (15 km)
    Buddhist sites88Monastery of Slivnica (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs88Hadji Ramadan Mosque (11 km)
    Caves67Samotska Dupka Cave (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55Pelister National Park (17 km)
    Beaches & coast55Dupeni Beach (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Golem Grad (22 km)
    Waterfalls13Pelisterski Vodopad (17 km)

    Grnčari: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grnčari?

    St. George (church, about 5 km), St. Peter & St. Paul (church, about 9 km), Pelister (viewpoint, about 14 km), Pelister National Park (national park, about 17 km), Lake Prespa (lake, about 19 km), St. Parascheva (church, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Grnčari?

    202 places on Spotwander: 91 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage, 8 other attractions, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Grnčari?

    St. Peter and Paul, about 2 km by road; St. John The Baptist (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Grnčari?

    Pelister, about 14 km by road; Широко Стапало (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Grnčari?

    Kale, about 13 km by road; Ilino (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grnčari?

    Start in Grnčari, visit St. George, then Lake Prespa, then Pelister National Park, then Pelister, then St. Peter & St. Paul, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grnčari?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Grnčari

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Grnčari’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Grnčari on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.