The city of Strumica is situated in the Strumica Valley in the southeastern part of Macedonia at an altitude of about 240m above sea level and has a population of about 45,000. The town, surrounded by 72 villages, is the biggest settlement in the valley, characterized with a pleasant Mediterranean climate, due to which Strumica is the largest producer of early market garden products in Macedonia. Other agricultural products include poppy, cotton, tobacco, sesame, etc.

Monuments   Carski Kuli (King’s Towers) Fortress   St. Leontie Church, Vodoca   St. Bogorodica (the Holy mother of God) Church, Veljusa village   Roman Bath   Holy Trinity Church in Radovis   Orta Mosque

Famous for   Strumicka mastika (traditional brandy)   Strumica Carnival   Bansko Spa   Smolari Waterfall