Major city · North Macedonia
BogdanciБогданци
Skip Bogdanci unless you have a specific reason (wind farm visit, quiet rural stay). It's a 30-minute stop on the way to Gevgelija or Dojran, not a destination.
Bogdanci is a small agricultural town in southeastern North Macedonia, near the Greek border. It has a few 19th-century churches in nearby villages and a wind farm, but no major sights. Most travellers pass through en route to Gevgelija or Dojran Lake.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MKD
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, limited daylight)
- Airports
- SKP · SKG
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- North Macedonia ↗North Macedonia is outside the EU and Schengen area and sets its own entry rules; check the official requirements for your passport.
- North Macedonia ↗Foreign visitors must be registered with the police within a short time of arrival; hotels do it for you, but in private rentals ask your host to confirm.
- North Macedonia ↗Lake Ohrid is a protected UNESCO area: follow rules on boats, swimming zones and litter.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bogdanci192 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bogdanci, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Macedonian denar (MKD).North Macedonia-wide
- SIM or eSIMA1 and Makedonski Telekom sell prepaid SIMs in shops and kiosks; bring your passport to register.North Macedonia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is generally safe in towns; bottled water is cheap if you prefer it.North Macedonia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10% for good service.North Macedonia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.North Macedonia-wide
- SafetyBogdanci is safe.
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- RestroomsCafés and restaurants let customers use toilets; public toilets are few and sometimes paid (MKD 20–30).North Macedonia-wide
- Emergency numbers192 police · 193 fire · 194 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums often close on Monday; Ohrid churches keep shorter hours in winter.North Macedonia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSKP Skopje International Airport (About 2 h by car or bus via the A1 motorway).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a caféMKD 60–100
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)MKD 80–120
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within townMKD 150–250
- Metro or bus rideBus to GevgelijaMKD 100–150
- Budget bedApartment (self-catering), a night, per roomMKD 2,000
- Mid-range bedApartment (self-catering), a night, per roomMKD 3,000
- High-end bedApartment (self-catering), a night, per roomMKD 4,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MKD 1,500 · Mid MKD 3,000 · High MKD 5,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SKP Skopje International Airport (About 2 h by car or bus via the A1 motorway) · SKG Thessaloniki Airport (Greece) (About 1.5 h by car; check border crossing times)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Aug (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bogdanci: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable. For the villages (Gjavato, Stojakovo) you need a car or taxi. Buses between Bogdanci and Gevgelija run a few times daily.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20 min
Bus or taxi, about 15 min
Larger town with more services, casino resorts and a border crossing to Greece.
Door to door: About 40 min
Car or taxi, about 30 min
Lake swimming, fish restaurants and Roman ruins at the shore.
Door to door: About 50 min
Bus or car, about 40 min
Larger city with a bazaar, monastery and more accommodation.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
A few apartments and guesthouses; quiet, limited dining.
Stojakovo area
Rural setting, closer to the wind farm and church.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MKD 1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- MKD 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- High
- MKD 4,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Apartment (self-catering)1 × 1 night × MKD 3,000 | MKD 3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MKD 3,000 | MKD 6,000 |
| Taxi from Gevgelija to Bogdanci1 × MKD 800 · check | MKD 800 |
| Bus Gevgelija–Bogdanci one way2 × MKD 100 · check | MKD 200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MKD 1,000 |
| Trip total≈ MKD 5,500 per person per day, bed included | MKD 11,000 |
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2026 estimate in MKD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | MKD 60–100 |
| Lunch (grilled meat, salad, bread) | MKD 300–500 |
| Beer (0.5 L) | MKD 80–120 |
| Taxi within town | MKD 150–250 |
| Bus to Gevgelija | MKD 100–150 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATM in town? Check before arriving; the nearest is in Gevgelija.
- Restaurants may close early or be seasonal; call ahead.
- The wind farm is on private land – access may be restricted.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 192
- Fire
- 193
- Ambulance
- 194
- General emergency
- 112
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BogdanciБогданци
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My bed tonight
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До оваа адреса, ве моламTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police192
- Fire193
- Ambulance194
- General emergency112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Gevgelija → Bogdanci: about MKD 100–150, 15 min (check)
- Taxi Gevgelija → Bogdanci: about MKD 800, 15 min (check)
Say or show
- Здраво — Hello (zdravo)
- Благодарам — Thank you (blagodaram)
- Колку чини? — How much? (kolku chini?)
- Каде е автобуската станица? — Where is the bus station? (kade e avtobuskata stanitsa?)
Macedonian uses Cyrillic; younger people often speak English.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bogdanci. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, limited daylight) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the two churches (Gjavato, Stojakovo) with verified opening hours.
- Wind farm access details – check if tours are possible.
- Eat page for Fish Restaurant Elita with seasonal hours.
Sources
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