Korçë County

A highland county in southeastern Albania with the old town of Korçë, Pogradec on Lake Ohrid, and the old churches of Voskopojë.

Korçë County lies in southeastern Albania, bordering Greece and North Macedonia. Its capital, Korçë, is known for its tidy old town, Orthodox cathedral, beer and food, and is nicknamed "Little Paris". In the county, Pogradec sits on the shore of Lake Ohrid, and the Lake Prespa area has tranquil natural scenery; the mountain village of Voskopojë preserves 18th-century churches with frescoes; and nearby mountains offer skiing in winter. Summers are cool and pleasant, and spring and autumn are also good times to visit. You can get there by long-distance bus from Tirana.

Destinations

• Korçë

Itineraries

• Southern Albania Historic Towns, Coast & Valleys 15-Day Grand Road Trip – A self-drive loop around the south, covering historic towns, the Riviera, Benjë Thermal Baths, and Korçë.
• Tirana to Skopje Cross-Border Journey – Travel from Albania's historic mountain towns to Lake Ohrid, then continue through Bitola to Skopje.