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Pogradec, the picturesque town on the shores of Lake Ohrid, in southeastern Albania, is a popular destination for travelers seeking a peaceful escape amidst natural beauty, rich heritage, and warm hospitality. Pogradec, with Lake Ohrid known for its stunning setting as one of the oldest and deepest lakes in Europe, is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
About Pogradec
Pogradec, the picturesque town on the shores of Lake Ohrid in southeastern Albania, is a popular destination for travelers seeking a peaceful escape amidst natural beauty, rich heritage, and warm hospitality.
Pogradec with Lake Ohrid, known for its stunning environment as one of the oldest and deepest lakes in Europe, is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The waters of the lake, surrounded by greenery and majestic mountains, offer endless opportunities for water activities, from swimming and boating to fishing and bird watching. The lake is also home to numerous species of fish, highlighting the koran, the symbol of the city of Pogradec in terms of importance and taste.
Pogradec boasts a fascinating history and a wealth of cultural attractions. Attractions abound in Pogradec, starting from the old town known for its Ottoman and Balkan architecture, the 2400-year-old castle with its unique charm, the royal tombs of Selca, as well as the stilt houses of Lin. In a groundbreaking discovery that has changed the tourist outlook of the village of Lin once and for all, foreign archaeologists have declared the Lin settlement to be the oldest in Europe, over 8500 years old.
Meanwhile, four kilometers east of Pogradec is the tourist spot of Drilon, where nature has not spared its beauty. The numerous decorative trees and various plants are in complete harmony with the crystal waters of the Drilon River, the walking paths, the characteristic wooden bridges and the birds make it one of the most visited places in this city.
Tushemishti, next to the city of Pogradec, has a long beach, which is a magnet for summer vacationers. In the interior of the village there are centuries-old houses, the church of St. Pandelimon, but tourists can also enjoy traditional dishes and the famous apples of the area. One of the most “spicy” things in the interior of the village is the monument of “Teto Ollga”, along with the bust that was built in honor of the actress Violeta Manushi.
In Pogradec you will find a range of accommodation options to suit everyone's preferences and budget. Feel free to visit nearby Tushemishte and Driloni if you are looking to spice up your trip to southeastern Albania.
Pogradec municipality
The places that stay with you
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It is the most unique bridge in the Pogradec district. It is located about 40 km from the city, over the Shkumbin River, built on the traces of the old Egnatia road, a branch of which started precisely from Golik to…
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Driloni or Voloreka as the people of Pogradec call it, is one of the wonders that nature has created. It is located 5 km east of Pogradec, near the tourist village of Tushemisht. Driloni is a karst spring that consists…
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The Kamje Stone is a very special natural monument classified as a Geomonument. It is composed of conglomerates and the modeling by wind and erosion has given it the shape of a "ship sailing on a green sea". It is…
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Monument category: I – First It is located very close to the village of Llëngë, in the Upper Mokra region. The monastery consists of a complex of properties owned by it, such as the church of St. Marena, the guest…
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Pogradec Castle, a Category I monument, is located southwest of Lake Ohrid, above the city of Pogradec, on a hill about 200 meters high, only 700 meters from the city center. Early settlement in this area dates back to…
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The Historical Museum of Pogradec has been open since November 1964. This museum has an archaeological and historical-ethnographic character. It houses a rich collection of artifacts, which represent the history of the…
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The Boqezë settlement belongs to the lake-dwelling (lacustrine) type. It covers an area of about 6 hectares and consisted of a very large number of wooden posts driven vertically into the ground, supporting a…
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At the heart of Illyrian history, on the eastern side of Gradishte hill, lie the Monumental Tombs of Lower Selca – a rare archaeological treasure dating back to the 4th–3rd centuries BC. These tombs are carved into the…
What To See & Do
The Paleochristian Basilica of Lin – An Ancient Treasure in the Heart of Nature...
In the heart of Illyrian history, on the eastern side of Gradishte hill,...
The Pogradec Castle, a category I monument, is located in the south...
Monument category: I – First It is located very close to the village of Llëngë,...
It is the most special bridge in the Pogradec district. It is located about 40 km from...
The Kamje Stone is a very special natural monument classified...
The Historical Museum of Pogradec has been open since November 1964...
Driloni, or Voloreka as the people of Pogradec call it, is one of the wonders...
The settlement of Boqeza belongs to the type of lacustrine (water) settlements. It ...
