Lake Ohrid

Lake Ohrid lies on the border with Albania and is one of the oldest lakes in Europe. The North Macedonian shore has pebble beaches, clear water, small villages and a long run of lakeside churches and monasteries.

It is our lower-cost alternative to the Italian lakes and Greek coast: you swim in fresh water, not the sea, and the pace is slower. July and August are hot and busy, so we would choose June or September for swimming and walking. Boat trips and shoreline walks are easy to arrange locally. Bring water shoes for the pebbles, and take care when swimming, as in any lake.