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Otlja

Lipkovo, North Macedonia · Europe

About Otlja

Otlja is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Слупчане, 32km from Matka Canyon.

Otlja is a town located in Lipkovo, North Macedonia. With a population of 2,326, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Otlja sits in North Macedonia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Skopje time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Otlja to your route.

About Otlja

Otlja (Macedonian: Отља, Albanian: Hotël) is a village in the municipality of Lipkovo, North Macedonia.

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Where is Otlja located?

Otlja is located in Lipkovo, North Macedonia, Europe. The coordinates are 42.1431 latitude, 21.5867 longitude.

What is the population of Otlja?

Otlja has a population of approximately 2,326 people, making it a town in North Macedonia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,326
Continent
Europe
Country
North Macedonia
Region
Lipkovo
Timezone
Europe/Skopje
Coordinates
42.1431, 21.5867

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in North Macedonia

Police
192
Ambulance
194
Fire
193
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Otlja

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Skopje Old Bazaar

One of the oldest and largest bazaars in the Balkans, a vibrant Ottoman-era marketplace with mosques, caravanserais, and traditional crafts.

20 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Skopje Fortress (Kale)

An ancient hilltop fortress overlooking Skopje with origins dating back to the 6th century, offering panoramic views of the entire city.

20 km · about 25 min drive

bridge

Stone Bridge, Skopje

A medieval stone bridge over the Vardar linking Skopje's main square to the old bazaar, the symbol on the city's coat of arms.

21 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Matka Canyon

A dramatic gorge just outside Skopje with towering cliffs, cave systems, medieval monasteries, and emerald-green kayaking waters.

32 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Kokino

A Bronze Age megalithic observatory on a volcanic ridge near Kumanovo, reached by a minor road with a short walk to the summit platform.

33 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Vrelo Cave

One of the deepest underwater caves in Europe, opening onto Matka lake and visited by boat from the Matka Canyon dam.

33 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Kuklica Stone Dolls

A field of over 120 earth pyramids near Kratovo, formed by 100,000 years of erosion: local legend says they are a wedding party petrified by a jilted bride's curse. A signed side road leads to the site above the village.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Otlja

  • 21 kmStone Bridge, SkopjeA medieval stone bridge over the Vardar linking Skopje's main square to the old bazaar, the symbol on the city's coat of arms.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Otlja.

Lipkovo

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

2 km awayPop. 28,102

Matejce

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

2 km awayPop. 2,781

Слупчане

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

5 km awayPop. 2,658

Izvor

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

7 km awayPop. 1,014

Bedinje

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

9 km awayPop. 2,256

Vaksince

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

9 km awayPop. 2,095

Romanovci

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

10 km awayPop. 2,492

Bulacani

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

11 km awayPop. 1,033

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