Daily Archives: September 28, 2016


Vevchani Carnival

Vevchani Carnival (Вевчански карнивал, Vevčanski carnival) The Vevchani Carnival, one of the most renowned village festivals in the Balkans, is an annual event held on the 13th and 14th of January to coincide with the Orthodox New Year on the Julian Calendar.  It is said that this festival has been […]


Vevchani Springs

Vevchani Springs, Вевчански Извори (Vevčanski Izvori) The pure waters of the Vevchani Springs and its idyllic nature can be found just on the western edge of the small town of Vevchani. Vevchani (Вевчани) is located on the eastern foothills of Mount Jablanica in southwestern Macedonia about 13 kilometers (17 minute […]


Vevčani (Vevchani)

Vevchani, Вевчани (Vevčani) The small town of Vevchani is located on the foothills of Mount Jablanica in southwestern Macedonia about 13 kilometers (17 minute drive) north of Struga and 14 kilometers north of Lake Ohrid. The origin of the name of the village evolves from the old Slavonic word “Ves” […]