Southeastern Albania

Pogradec & Lake Ohrid

A lakeside town on the Albanian shore of UNESCO-listed Lake Ohrid, one of Europe's oldest lakes.

Southeastern Albania 1–2 days Lakeside relaxation, history

Why visit Pogradec & Lake Ohrid

Lake Ohrid is shared with North Macedonia and is a UNESCO natural and cultural site. The Albanian side around Pogradec and the Bay of Bones is quieter and less developed.

Planning your visit

Pogradec & Lake Ohrid is best suited to lakeside relaxation, history. Allow 1–2 days to do it justice. For the most current opening hours, ticket prices and transport details, check official sources before you travel — these change seasonally.

Related destinations

UNESCO Sites

Southern Albania

Butrint

A UNESCO national park of Greek, Roman and Byzantine ruins set in a forested peninsula near Saranda.

Butrint is Albania's most important archaeological site, with a theatre, baptistery and city walls spanning 2,500 years. The setting — surrounded by lake and forest — is as memorable as the ruins.

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