About
A historic town on a stunning ancient lake, with churches and cobblestone streets.
Why go
- Feels calm and spiritual, where days slow down and views do most of the talking
- A place that slows you down in the best way
- Feels like Italy BUT without the crowds & more affordable
Must try
- Church of St. John at Kaneo
- Lake Ohrid boat trip
- Ohrid Old Town
- Bay of Bones Museum
- St. Naum Monastery
Pro tips
- Rent a scooter and drive around Lake Ohrid
- Stay for 3-4 nights by the lake
- Buses are the most practical transport from Skopje
- Explore the Old Town and surrounding viewpoints
- Walk the boardwalk at golden hour for photos
Good to know
- Free wifi is scarce, ensure you have an eSIM
- Some places only take cash
- Roaming European plans may not apply
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Rating
4.3 / 5