Nothing artificial about the views of Kozjak Lake
Sitting at the base of Vodno mountain and about 30 minutes from Skopje is the 32km-long Kozjak Lake, the largest in Macedonia. Created for the nearby hydroelectric dam and power plant, it connects with Lake Treska and was finished in 2004. Since the areas was flooded, locals think Skopje’s climate has changed, with the city getting more rain. The lake may be artificial, but the views are anything but. Driving up Vodno offers stunning scenery, both of the lake and surrounding mountains. Head to the car park next to Aurora restaurant, get out of the car and walk to the edge. If you want great pictures, arrive in the morning. By afternoon, you’ll have to point your camera towards the sun to capture the lakes. There are hiking paths. Some are restaurant side and lead towards the lake. Others are across the road, leading away. These paths really are as long as you want to make them across Vodno’s different peaks. Our trail was short but gets incredibly ste...