Popova Kula Winery

Top choice in North Macedonia


In Demir Kapija village, this is North Macedonia's most aesthetically pleasing winery, with great views over vineyards and the village's gorge. It has the region's only winery hotel, as well as a good traditional restaurant with an amazing, elevated dining terrace. The 11 traditionally themed rooms are elegant, and each is named after a different grape; some have balconies overlooking the vines.

The high-end restaurant serves wine-and-traditional-food pairing menus and offers views that inspire vineyard adulation. If you have children under seven they stay for free.


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