Lake Prespa & Golem Grad
Преспанско Езеро / Голем Град
Lake Prespa, on the far side of the Galičica mountains, and Golem Grad, an uninhabited island in the lake covered with medieval church ruins, home to tortoises and snakes, nicknamed the 'Snake Island'
Lake Prespa sits about 150 meters higher than Lake Ohrid and is the quieter side of the lake system. Golem Grad can only be reached by boat from Stenje or Konjsko village (about 10–20 euros per person, in summer). The island has ruins including the Church of St. Peter, ancient juniper trees, and many water snakes, tortoises and cormorants. The paths are rough, so wear long trousers and non-slip shoes. It is about 1 hour by car from Ohrid and can be combined with the Galičica pass in a one-day trip.
Opening hours
Summer daytime (sailings weather-dependent)
Nearby sights
- Galičica National Park
- Trpejca
- Bay of Bones
- Monastery of Saint Naum
- Lake Ohrid Boat Tours
- National Workshop for Handmade Paper
- Robevi Family House
- Ohrid Old Bazaar & Old Plane Tree