Lake Ohrid

Lake Ohrid, possibly the largest and most well-known lake in the Balkans, forms part of the boundary between Albania and North Macedonia. This enormous body of water, which has great cultural and natural significance, is one of Albania's top natural attractions.

It is one of the deepest lakes in Europe with a maximum depth of 288 meters and a mean depth of 155 meters. It is also the deepest lake in the Balkans. Its origins date back five million years, making it one of the oldest lakes in all of Europe. (Lake Baikal and Lake Tanganyika are two other equally old lakes on Earth.)

More than 200 indigenous species, including a wide range of crustaceans and mollusks, predatory fish, and plankton, can be found in Lake Ohrid. In fact, given its size, Lake Ohrid might be the biodiverse lake in the entire planet.

Lake Ohrid is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Albania because of its outstanding diversity of plant and animal life as well as its historic history. There are a few lakeshore communities where you can set up shop while exploring this stunning Albanian lake. Pogradec, the city's center, is where many fascinating historical and cultural landmarks can be found. Lin, Tushemisht, Drilon, and Pojska are some more notable resort communities found along the Albanian shore of Lake Ohrid.

Location: North Macedonia