Ohrid, Macedonia

Ohrid is a city on the eastern shore of Lake Ohrid in the Republic of Macedonia. It has about 42,000 inhabitants, making it the seventh largest city in the country. The city is the seat of Ohrid municipality. Ohrid is notable for having once had 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and is referred to as the Macedonian Jerusalem. The city is rich in picturesque houses and monuments, and tourism is predominant. It is located southwest of Skopje, west of Resen and Bitola, and east of Elbasan and Tirana in Albania.

A town of vast history and heritage, it was made a UNESCO heritage site in 1980. Ohrid is without a doubt the jewel in Macedonia's crown. Nestled between high mountains up to 2.800m and Lake Ohrid, it is not only a place of historic magnificence but also of outstanding natural beauty.

Churches to visit include: St.Sophia church, St.Bogorodica Perivlepta, St.Jovan Kaneo, St.Pantelejmon – Plaosnik, St.Naum monastery

Other sites to visit: Old Bazaar, Mesokastro Settlement, Kaneo Settlement, Ohrid Fortifications, King Samoil Fortress, Antique Theatre, Ohrid Traditional Architecture, Icon Gallery, Zeynel Pasha Teke

Ohrid Events: Ohrid Summer Festival, Ohrid Swimming Marathon, The Balkan Folklore Festival

Lake Ohrid

The east coast is the most beautiful part of Ohrid Lake. It is part of Galicica National Park and it is protected by UNESCO along with the lake for its natural values. The first part of the east coast is less interesting, the road goes along the lake and is lined with hotels, tourist settlements and organized beaches.

Ohrid hotels

There are plenty of hotels in Ohrid. Your choice of accommodation for your stay in Ohrid should be dictated by your personal travel budget, but also by your own interests. 

The experience of enjoying Lake Ohrid, fine cuisine and service while surrounded by the wonders of the Lake Ohrid makes Ohrid the ultimate destination.

Whether you're looking to rough it or relax in style, Ohrid can cater for every taste, budget and personal interest. 

Most popular ohrid hotels include: Palace Hotel, Slavia Hotels, Desaret Hotel, Gorica Hotel, Park Hotel, Metropol Hotel, Bellevue Hotel, Sileks Hotel, Donco Hotel, Daljan Hotel, Zastava Hotel - Sveti Stefan, Granit Hotel, Sveti Naum Hotel, IGM Vratnica- The Riviera Hotel.