• pogradec boulevard

    BOULEVARD

    ENJOY A CASUAL WALK DOWN THE BOULEVARD

  • driloni

    Driloni

    CLEAR WATERS, SWANS, AND WALKING PATHS OF DRILONI!

  • camping pogradec

    CAMPING

    ENJOY CAMPING AND TENTING IN POGRADEC!

  • live music podgradec

    NIGHT LIFE

    ENJOY LIVE MUSIC AND ALBANIAN DANCING!

  • cafe pogradec

    RESTAURANTS

    DELICIOUS FOODS AWAIT IN SPECIAL PLACES!

  • pogradec beach

    BEACHES

    RELAX WITH A WARM SUNSET IN POGRADEC!

lake ohrid pogradec

Pogradec, lies on the southwestern shore of Lake Ohrid; a large lake bordering Albania and Macedonia fed by underground waters from nearby Lake Prespa.

     Historians believe the shores of Pogradec were inhabited as early as 6000 - 2000 BCE by Illyrian tribes, the Encheleans. These tribes were influenced by Macedonian life and throughout centuries further influenced by occupations; Roman, Bulgarian, Serbian, Albanian, Ottoman, and Western European nations. More modern historical notes of Pogradec entail the city buildng the second Albanian language school and being a favorite summer location for communist government officials, especially dictator Enver Hoxha. (Communist party members sealed their private residences from the general public.)

     Particular tourism highlights of Pogradec are its natural settings, fresh fish, nearby village "Lini" (architectural beauty), and relaxed Albanian families strolling boardwalks, swimming, playing cards, and enjoying live music.

Geography: Eastern (Central) Albania

Population: 30,000

Transport: Bus, Mini-Bus, Shared Taxi, Taxi, Tour

Special Note: Lake Ohrid's formation is due to plate tectonics. These events have created an isolated environment for fish found nowhere else on Earth. Two noteworthy species of fish in Lake Ohrid are from the trout family named Salmo Letnica (delicate tasting) and Salmo Ohridanus.