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Lake Ohrid

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Lake Ohrid
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“Lake Ohrid is a lake which straddles the mountainous border between the southwestern part of North Macedonia and eastern Albania. It is one of Europe's deepest and oldest lakes, with a unique aquatic ecosystem of worldwide importance, with more than 200 endemic species.”
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National GeographicJun 21

Europe's secret lakes—6 destinations without the crowds

The appeal of a lakeside holiday is timeless: morning mist rising from the water, long swims, slow boat rides and mountain silhouettes mirrored on glassy surfaces. Yet many of Europe’s lakes don’t ...

Astonishingly clear lake with settlements dating back thousands of years.

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  • Lake OhridHostelAstonishingly clear lake with settlements dating back thousands of years.
  • Church of St. John at KaneoSight13th-century church perched dramatically above the waterline.
  • Ohrid cityNeighborhoodMaze of cobbled lanes, Ottoman houses, and church-topped viewpoints.
  • monastery of St NaumSightPeacocks wander grounds; pilgrims queue to visit saint's tomb.
  • Bay of Bones MuseumMuseumReconstructed prehistoric stilt village over turquoise shallows.
  • Elsewhere
  • VogarViewpointBohinj, SloveniaPeak offers spectacular viewpoint for paragliders.
  • Lake BohinjSightBohinj, SloveniaPlacid, crystalline waters fed from encircling mountains.
  • Savici WaterfallSightBohinj, SloveniaExuberant torrent on the way to Komna Plateau.
  • Komna PlateauSightBohinj, SloveniaMountain hut offers sunrise views mirrored in the lake.
  • Ennerdale WaterSightEnnerdale Bridge, United KingdomQuiet, isolated glacial lake surrounded by peaks.
  • YHA Black SailHotelEnnerdale Bridge, United KingdomHostel set in glorious isolation at the valley's prow.
  • Coast-to-CoastTrailEnnerdale Bridge, United KingdomUK's newest national trail threads through the valley.
  • Lake SaimaaSightLappeenranta, FinlandMosaic of basins, bays, channels, and islands.
  • Saimaa ringed sealPlaceLappeenranta, FinlandCharismatic yet endangered wildlife; best seen on safari.
  • Lake ThunSightThun, SwitzerlandCalm, deep-blue finger of water fed by meltwater.
  • Eiger, Mönch and JungfrauSightThun, SwitzerlandImposing, snow-capped trident of iconic peaks.
  • NiesenSightThun, SwitzerlandReached by funicular, summit offers lake views.
  • Spiez CastleSightThun, Switzerland12th-century castle set on a vineyard-draped peninsula.
  • Vassivière LakeSightPeyrat-le-Château, FranceMan-made lake with densely wooded shores and islands.
  • Vassivière IslandSightPeyrat-le-Château, FranceIsland in the lake home to art center, chateau, and lighthouse.
  • International Center of Art and LandscapeMuseumPeyrat-le-Château, France
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