Dojran is a touristic pearl in Eastern North Macedonia. It is made up of two fisherman's towns; Nov Dojran (settled from the end of World War I to World War II) and Star Dojran, which contains both old ruins and recent construction, especially hotels, resorts and restaurants.
Get in
[edit]The only ways to get in are by car or by bus.
Get around
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Walking or using a car is the best ways to get around because Dojran is a small town.
See
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The primary draw to this part of North Macedonia is Dojran Lake. The lake is 42 square km (16 sq mi) big, and about 10 meters (33 ft) deep. It is by far the smallest of the three major lakes in North Macedonia. There are a few historical places of interest; remnants of the Dojran that was largely destroyed in the 20th century.
- 1 Church of Saint Elijah (Црква „Св. Илија“). Built in 1848 perched upon a hill in Star Dojran, the church was originally granted to Greek priests by the local Ottoman authorities. It later was given to the Bulgarian Exarchate due to most of the population actually being Slavic-speakers. The church suffered heavy damage in World War I, including the loss of essentially all of its interior artwork. A full restoration of the church began in 2013. The ruins of the Church of Saint George sit near Saint Elijah. This church was built in 1911 for the Greek community following the loss of Saint Elijah to the Slavic community.
- 2 Clock tower (Саат-кула). Built in 1372, the half-ruined clock tower of Star Dojran stands where the bazaar was historically located. According to the legend passed down through many generations, the tower was built by Evrenos-beg, in honor of the conquest of Dojran. During the First World War, the tower was partially destroyed, and it remains in the same condition today.
Do
[edit]Dojran is great for fishing, swimming, and other beach activities since it is on Dojran Lake.
Eat
[edit]Dojran is the only place where you can eat fish baked on straws. Here is a list of some popular restaurants in Dojran:
- Fuk-Tak, ☏ +389-225-320.
- Prezident Pizzeria, ☏ +389-225-146.
- 1 Restaurant Nota, ☏ +389 70 218 866.
- 2 Restaurant Boemi, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 70 898 918.
- 3 Restoran Vavilon, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 70 223 855, [email protected]. Fish dishes, grill, pizza.
Sleep
[edit]Dojran has several beautiful hotels on the lake. Most are located in Star Dojran. Some nice hotels in Dojran are:
- Villa Dojrana, ☏ +389 71 584 186, [email protected].
- Atlantik, ☏ +389-34-225-660. Four-star hotel.
- Polin, ☏ +389-34-225-770. €18/person/night (Apr-2008).
- Istatov, ☏ +389-34-227-556. €20/person/night (Apr-2008).
- Nota, Star Dojran, ☏ +389-34-225-456.
- 1 Vila Roza, Novica Mastela 21, ☏ +389 70 442 032, [email protected].
- Apartments Tomar, Marshal Tito br. 22 Star Dojran, ☏ +389 70 218 352.
- 2 Viki Apartments, ☏ +389 70276813, [email protected]. The guesthouse has two apartment studios that can accommodate four persons each. Each of the studios has a private bathroom and a kitchen, and private parking.
- Villa Zora, Marshal Tito, 14, ☏ +389 77 716 995, [email protected].
- Villa Elizabet, Goce Delcev bb, ☏ +389 75 231 000, [email protected].
- Apartments "Pinikot", Nikola Karev br. 7, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 72 232 906.
- Apartments Kalistos, Marshal Tito, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 78 207 604.
- 3 Apartments Slavica, 4 Juli br.15, ☏ +389 75 592 513.
- 4 Apartmani Vila Naumovi Star Dojran, Ilindenska, ☏ +389 70 648 828, [email protected].
- 5 Apartments Krapce, ☏ +389 71 385 830.
- 6 Apartment Blagoj, Marshal Tito 42 Mrdaja, ☏ +389 75 423 288.
- 7 Hotel Romantik, Marshal Tito 19, ☏ +389 034 22 50 50, [email protected].
- 8 Villa Grdovjanka, s.Sretenovo, ☏ +389 70 336 630, [email protected].
- 9 Apartmani Ana, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 71 255-786.
- 10 Apartments Dominik, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 70 587 777.
- 11 Apartments Teodora, Nov Dojran, ☏ +389 70 220 982.
- 12 Sunrise Apartments, Karac, Star Dojran.
- 13 Villa Katerina, ☏ +389 70 345-566, [email protected].
- 14 Apartments Dan-Dar, Marshal Tito str. bb Nov Dojran, ☏ +389 75 222 932, [email protected].
- 15 Villa Marija, Ilindenska bb., Star Dojran.
- 16 Villa Daniela, Marshal Tito 89, Nov Dojran, ☏ +389 78 217 970.
- 17 Villa Panorama, Nov Dojran, ☏ +389 70 320 187, [email protected].
- 18 Apartments Janev, Karač bb, ☏ +389 71 374 017, [email protected].
- 19 Renesans, Marsal Tito br.68 Star Dojran, ☏ +389 70 588 403.
- 20 Apartments Vavilon, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 71 299 576.
- Villa Tikvesh, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 78 653 610.
- 21 [dead link] Apartments Bella Villa, Edvard Kardelj Str. bb, ☏ +389 78 897 929, [email protected].
- 22 Villa Alex, Nov Dojran, ☏ +389 77 983 787.
- Villa Elena, Ilindenska 17, ☏ +389 77 658 433, [email protected].
- 23 Apartments Tentovi, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 71 776 857, [email protected].
- 24 Hotel Macedonia, Marshal Tito 46, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 34 225 003.
- 25 Hotel Prestige, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 34 225234.
- 4 Restoran Kazablanka, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 71 251 670. Traditional food, fish dishes