The Tikves Valley covers the central part of the country. It is located at middle flow of River Vardar, and also the lower flow of River Crna and River Bregalnica. The Valley is closed with mountains from three sides: on the north-west by Klepa, on the south Kozuv and Krastavec, on the east Setra and on the west Kozjak and Cave. The Tikves Valley has an favourable geographical position because important reogional communication means go through it such as the railway and highway Skopje-Gevgelija. The valley covers an area of 2087km² and is divided between the three municipalities. The largest part belongs to the municipality Kavadarci (1132km².).

The vineyards in Tikves Valley

River Vardar separates the valley into two natural morphological parts - eastern and western part. Obvious differences and contrasts appear in the rock structure and relief, also the climate, hydrographical network, fertile soil, flora and fauna...The eastern part of the valley is dry and without water. Thus it is not populated much. It has the least rainfalls on the Balkan Peninsula, about 400mm per year. For this reason on this part there is rare vegetation and reminds you of a semi-desert. Some places even look like a real stony desert. The western part is fruitful and compared to eastern it is like an oasis of endless vineyards and orchards. This part is also rich with forests, minerals, and pastures, mainly on Kozuf, Kozjak and Vitacevo.

Hunting as a recreation in the region of Tikves

The area of Tikves Valley has been inhabited from ancient times. Different objects have been found from ancient times – coins, jewelry, clay and copper bowls. Well known archaeological sites are Stobi, Prosek and Antigonea that verify the truth of ancient life and existence. The climate of Tikves Valley allows cultivation of rare plants such as poppy, cotton, sesame, hemp, rice, ect. The Tikves Valley id the well known region of vineyards. The traditional vineyards in Tikves are very old and date back from 2000 years ago.

Poppy fields