Gevgelija, is located in the southeast of Macedonia along the bank of the Vardar River, situated at the Macedonia’s main border with Greece. Gevgelija is seat of the Gevgelija municipality.

According to the 2002 census, Gevgelija had a population of around 15,685.

Gevgelija lies at an altitude of 50 meters above the sea level. The E-75/M-1 road is passing by Gevgelija and connects Gevgelija with Skopje (165 km), Veles (106 km) and Negotino (64 km) on the north-west, and Salonica (70 km) on the south.

Gevgelija acts as a rail depot between Macedonia & Greece, making it a regional center. Apart from agriculture, Gevgelija also has a well developed light industry and trade. Gevgelija is also a centre for raising silkworms, an integral part of Macedonia’s silk trade. Alongside its agriculture, Gevgelija economy consists of a light industry sector.

Gevgelija tourism is growing, with a spa located in the nearby village of Negorci. Gevgelija has a large number of casinos located in the town and the surroundings. Gevgelija has been nicknamed The Macedonian Las Vegas because of the great number of Greeks who come to the town and visit its six casinos and numerous shops.

Climate & When to come in Gevgelija

Its position in the south of Macedonia gives it a warm, Mediterranean climate, making it well suited for the cultivation of various kinds of fruits and vegetables, including some that are typical to the Mediterranean climate, like oranges and lemons. Numerous plants of wine yards with different types of grapes are also found here in Gevgelija.

Gevgelija tourist attractions

• Kozuf ski resort – Gevgelija Kozuf ski resort 25.73 km W from Gevgelija center
• Negorci spa – The thermal spa is located near Gevgelija, close to the village Negorci, at 6 km, from the Greek border.
  It is located in extremely pleasant surroundings, at the bottom of the mountain Kozhuf, at the height of 22 m, amidst European ash woods, which form a natural park.
  Within the Negorci spa-resort there are two waters: “Vrela banja”/hot, and “Ladna banja”/cold, or so called “Sukripasina”. The waters in the “Vrela banja” have temperature of 400C, and of “Ladna banja” 380C.
  The spa-water here is believed to heal people of various ailments: all kinds of rheumatic diseases of muscles, ankles and wrists, disturbed menstrual cycles, sterility, gasthro-intestinal diseases, diseases of the cardio-vascular system, inflammations and other diseases of the peripheral nervous system, as well as other kinds of dermatological diseases. 4.85 km NNW from Gevgelija cente
• Vardarski Rid – Gevgelija. An ancient Macedonian town that dates from Early Antiquity. Vardarski Rid is located on a hill, at the E-75 junction. The town center started urbanization in the Balkans. Recent archaeological excavations show part of the architectural layout of the stoa, segments from the settlement and an acropolis. Vardarski Rid is a great spot for picnicking, and camping. 1.95 km ENE from main square / Gevgelija