A deep, clear lake ringed by mountains, with old stone churches above the water. Here's what Lake Ohrid is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.
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June to September is warm enough to swim in the lake. July and August are hottest and busiest, with the Ohrid Summer Festival. Spring and autumn are good for walking and sightseeing, but many lakeside cafés are quiet in winter.
A small church on a cliff above the lake, reached by a lakeside boardwalk from the old town.
Walk the walls of a hilltop fortress with views over the town and lake.
A rebuilt prehistoric village on stilts over the water, with a small museum.
A monastery at the south end of the lake, with rowing boat trips on the clear springs nearby.
Drive up into the mountains between Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa for big views and short walks.
Steep lanes, an ancient theatre and a pebbly town beach to cool off after.
Yes, for a relaxed and good-value holiday. The lake is calm, clear and safe for swimming, and there's history around every corner. The old town is hilly, so a sling beats a pushchair.
Five nights to a week is enough for the town, a boat trip and a day at St Naum.
Ohrid's small airport has some flights from London, often only in summer. Otherwise fly to Skopje, around three hours away by road. British passport holders don't need a visa for short stays.
Yes. The water is very clear and warm enough from late June to September. Beaches are mostly pebbly, so water shoes help.
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