Lake Prespa
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Lake Prespa Essentials
Lake Prespa is a high-altitude transboundary water system shared by North Macedonia, Albania, and Greece. The region is a significant biodiversity hotspot, home to rare Dalmatian pelicans and endemic fish species. Historically, the area features a dense concentration of Byzantine heritage, including 10th-century ruins on Agios Achillios island and the 12th-century frescoes of Kurbinovo. The landscape is defined by the surrounding Galičica and Pelister mountains, offering unique prehistoric archaeological sites and glacial lakes.
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Climate & when to visit
Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September
Practical information
- Currency
- Macedonian Denar MKD · Card payments · Commonly accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 112
- Electricity
- 230 V · 50 HzType C / Type F
- Languages
- Macedonian, Albanian
- Tap water
- Drink with caution
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +389
Tours & Activities
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