# Dojran

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

The only ways to get in are by car or by bus.

## Get around

Walking or using a car is the best ways to get around because Dojran is a small town.

## See

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.
* 41.18861122.7188891 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. (updated Dec 2017)
* 41.18522.7197222 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. (updated Dec 2017)

## Do

Dojran is great for fishing, swimming, and other beach activities since it is on Dojran Lake.

## Eat

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.
* 41.18297322.7233351 Restaurant Nota, ☏ +389 70 218 866. (updated Jan 2020)
* 41.18347622.723162 Restaurant Boemi, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 70 898 918. (updated Jan 2020)
* 41.18349122.7228843 Restoran Vavilon, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 70 223 855, vavilonstardojran@gmail.com. Fish dishes, grill, pizza. (updated Feb 2020)

## Sleep

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, villadojrana@yahoo.com.
* 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.
* 41.17779722.725181 Vila Roza, Novica Mastela 21, ☏ +389 70 442 032, info@vilaroza.mk. (updated Apr 2015)
* Apartments Tomar, Marshal Tito br. 22 Star Dojran, ☏ +389 70 218 352. (updated Oct 2019)
* 41.19975922.7109722 Viki Apartments, ☏ +389 70276813, viki.apartments@gmail.com. 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. (updated Nov 2019)
* Villa Zora, Marshal Tito, 14, ☏ +389 77 716 995, stdemancev123@outlook.com. (updated Nov 2019)
* Villa Elizabet, Goce Delcev bb, ☏ +389 75 231 000, villaelizabet@hotmail.com. (updated Nov 2019)
* Apartments "Pinikot", Nikola Karev br. 7, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 72 232 906. (updated Dec 2019)
* Apartments Kalistos, Marshal Tito, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 78 207 604. (updated Dec 2019)
* 41.17930222.7268343 Apartments Slavica, 4 Juli br.15, ☏ +389 75 592 513. (updated Dec 2019)
* 41.17968822.7226844 Apartmani Vila Naumovi Star Dojran, Ilindenska, ☏ +389 70 648 828, vilanaumovi@gmail.com. (updated Dec 2019)
* 41.19385422.713335 Apartments Krapce, ☏ +389 71 385 830. (updated Dec 2019)
* 41.17914422.7245946 Apartment Blagoj, Marshal Tito 42 Mrdaja, ☏ +389 75 423 288. (updated Dec 2019)
* 41.18553922.7223527 Hotel Romantik, Marshal Tito 19, ☏ +389 034 22 50 50, infodojran@hotelromantik.com.mk. (updated Dec 2019)
* 41.187522.711628 Villa Grdovjanka, s.Sretenovo, ☏ +389 70 336 630, info@grdovjanka.com.mk. (updated Jan 2020)
* 41.17851122.7260469 Apartmani Ana, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 71 255-786. (updated Jan 2020)
* 41.17380422.73209310 Apartments Dominik, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 70 587 777. (updated Jan 2020)
* 41.21359522.7088311 Apartments Teodora, Nov Dojran, ☏ +389 70 220 982. (updated Jan 2020)
* 41.19634722.71488512 Sunrise Apartments, Karac, Star Dojran. (updated Jan 2020)
* 41.17934422.72570313 Villa Katerina, ☏ +389 70 345-566, oliveravangelova@yahoo.com. (updated Jan 2020)
* 41.22487922.7000414 Apartments Dan-Dar, Marshal Tito str. bb Nov Dojran, ☏ +389 75 222 932, kontakt@apartmanidan-dar.com.mk. (updated Jan 2020)
* 41.17862622.72097215 Villa Marija, Ilindenska bb., Star Dojran. (updated Jan 2020)
* 41.21181222.70833816 Villa Daniela, Marshal Tito 89, Nov Dojran, ☏ +389 78 217 970. (updated Jan 2020)
* 41.22466322.69892717 Villa Panorama, Nov Dojran, ☏ +389 70 320 187, vpanoramadojran@hotmail.com. (updated Jan 2020)
* 41.19498722.71411518 Apartments Janev, Karač bb, ☏ +389 71 374 017, apartmanijanev@gmail.com. (updated Jan 2020)
* 41.18105422.72356919 Renesans, Marsal Tito br.68 Star Dojran, ☏ +389 70 588 403. (updated Jan 2020)
* 41.19474722.71381920 Apartments Vavilon, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 71 299 576. (updated Jan 2020)
* Villa Tikvesh, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 78 653 610. (updated Jan 2020)
* 41.21067322.70749321 $^{[deadlink]}$ Apartments Bella Villa, Edvard Kardelj Str. bb, ☏ +389 78 897 929, contact@bellavilla.mk. (updated Jan 2020)
* 41.20477122.70979822 Villa Alex, Nov Dojran, ☏ +389 77 983 787. (updated Jan 2020)
* Villa Elena, Ilindenska 17, ☏ +389 77 658 433, vilaelenadojran@hotmail.com. (updated Feb 2020)
* 41.18431422.72182323 Apartments Tentovi, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 71 776 857, apartmani.tentovi@yahoo.com. (updated Feb 2020)
* 41.18674622.72105524 Hotel Macedonia, Marshal Tito 46, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 34 225 003. (updated Feb 2020)
* 41.18046822.72467625 Hotel Prestige, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 34 225234. (updated Feb 2020)
* 41.18331722.7231154 Restoran Kazablanka, Star Dojran, ☏ +389 71 251 670. Traditional food, fish dishes (updated Feb 2020)