Prespa Lakes, Greece

Prespa Lakes

Two remote mountain lakes shared by three countries, home to pelicans.

  • Apr–Oct
  • Best by car
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Prespa Lakes

Day 1

  1. MorningTake a boat from Psarades to see the pelicans and the cliff hermitages.
  2. AfternoonCross the floating bridge to the island of Agios Achillios and its basilica ruins.
  3. EveningHave dinner in Psarades by the water.

Day 2

Hike in the hills around the lakes or visit Kastoria.

What to eat

Prespa giant beans, gigantes.

Local tips

Make the most of Prespa Lakes

Beat the crowds

Very quiet all year.

Best photo spot

The little island of Agios Achillios, reached by a floating footbridge, and the pelicans on the lake.

Getting there

Easiest by car, about an hour from Kastoria or Florina.

Don't miss nearby

Kastoria and the borders with Albania and North Macedonia.

Good to know

Spring is best for seeing Dalmatian pelicans. Boat trips go to old hermitages painted on the cliffs.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Prespa Lakes

Getting there

  • Ohrid Airport (OHD)55 km away
  • Tirana Airport (TIA)135 km away
  • Tirana125 km away
  • Skopje140 km away

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereBest by car
Stay1 night
CountryGreece

Questions

Prespa Lakes: good to know

Is Prespa Lakes worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Two remote mountain lakes shared by three countries, home to pelicans.

How many days do you need in Prespa Lakes?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Prespa Lakes?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Very quiet all year.

How do you get to Prespa Lakes?

The nearest airport is Ohrid Airport (OHD), about 55 km away. Easiest by car, about an hour from Kastoria or Florina.

What is there to see near Prespa Lakes?

Nearby hidden places include Berat (97 km), Gjirokastër (113 km) and Blue Eye Spring (122 km).

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