Popova Shapka
Mountain resort on Shar Mountain above Tetovo — snowy in winter, with green hillsides and mountain paths in the warmer months.
North Macedonia
Tetovo
Tetovo editions are hosted by Pegasus English Language School, registered in Tetovo as DPTTU PEGASUS – ELS DOOEL and active since September 2002. Pegasus is an English language school and non-formal education provider in the Polog region of North Macedonia, working with three teachers and one administrative officer and around two hundred learners a year, at local, regional, national and international level. Its working languages are English and Macedonian. The school has been recognised as an ELTons Innovation Awards finalist (2017) and selected for the HundrED Global Collection of Educational Innovations (2019), and it takes part in Erasmus+ youth projects alongside its teaching work. Registered identifiers: OID E10037454, PIC 923994356, company number 5684501, website www.pegasusels.com.
Host partner
Pegasus English Language School (DPTTU PEGASUS – ELS DOOEL Tetovo)
Where you stay
The course base is Hotel Arena in the Popova Shapka mountain resort on Shar Mountain, above Tetovo. The hotel has a terrace facing the mountains and lists a restaurant, cafe bar, terrace, sauna, indoor pool and jacuzzi. Room arrangements, spa hours, facilities and package inclusions are confirmed directly with the hotel.
Before you travel
Bring layers, comfortable walking shoes and a waterproof jacket for mountain outings. Accommodation, meals, transfers, accessibility needs and guided activities are confirmed with you before travel. Seasonal activities and access to sites depend on local conditions: check trail conditions, the weather and national park rules before heading out.
Discover the region
Tetovo city
Cafes and streets beneath the mountain skyline, with Ottoman heritage throughout the town.
Colourful Mosque (Sarena Dzamija)
By the Pena River, known for its painted floral and geometric decoration. Please respect prayer times and dress guidance, and ask before photographing people or religious interiors.
Ottoman Hamam
A historic bathhouse by the Pena River, with fine stonework and a domed roof.
Arabati Baba Tekke
A Bektashi complex of gardens and courtyards, with timber details and a distinctive blue tower.
Leshok Monastery
Home to the churches of St Athanasius and the Holy Mother of God, and linked to the writer Kiril Pejchinovikj.
Leshnica
A valley outing to the Leshnica waterfall, made with a local guide.
Belovishte Waterfalls
Waterfalls on the Belovishka River, with Petachko Vodiche as the starting point. Leshnica and Belovishte are separate outings.
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