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Vrelo Cave & Underwater Complex

Vrelo Cave is a partially flooded cave system accessible only by boat from the main canyon docks.

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You reach this site via a 45 to 60-minute standard boat ride on Lake Matka. This ride usually costs around 500 MKD. Inside, the cave reveals illuminated chambers and two internal lakes.

Divers have explored the underwater sections to a depth of 338 meters. This makes Vrelo one of the deepest underwater caves in the world.

Illuminated rock formations and a tranquil underground pool inside Vrelo Cave.
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The Pine Cone Stalagmite

10 minsMain gallery centerpiece

This massive, distinctively shaped stalagmite dominates the center of the illuminated cave chamber. It serves as the centerpiece of the main gallery. Have your camera ready to capture its unusual shape.

An expansive vineyard leads to a beautiful estate under a clear sky.
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Vrelo Cave Underwater Lakes

10 mins338 meters deep

These two crystal-clear internal lakes plunge into unknown depths. Recent diving explorations reached 338 meters deep below these pools. This record-breaking depth makes it one of the deepest underwater caves globally.

A small boat navigates the calm waters between the steep, rugged cliffs of Matka Canyon.
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Cave Approach & Landing

5 minsSlippery stairs

Boats drop visitors off at a small wooden platform carved into the rock. From here, you climb stone stairs to reach the cave entrance. Watch your step carefully, as these stairs are often slippery.

Visit Matka Canyon on a Guided Tour

A scenic view of Matka Canyon with boats on emerald green water.
Group Tour from Skopje:Millennium Cross,Matka Canyon&Etno Village6 h 4.7 (387)from $25
group combo tourfrom $25 on Viator
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