Macedonian cuisine is basically vegetarian based, with the meat added or taken away as desired. As highlanders, the Macedonians also eat a lot of cheese. Pelister National Park is a short bus ride from Bitola. From the village you follow the road to the National Park. Alternatively you can catch a taxi to the hotel Molika situated at the entrance of the park.
Most people go there in winter for the skiing.
Macedonia receives a lot of snowfall although temperatures are a lot warmer than in Northern Europe. In summer it is virtually deserted. The walking tracks are well marked with red and white bullseyes. Irrespective of the populations ethnic origins, this is an Ancient Macedonian alpine forest. Enjoy its splendour.