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Pogradec
A town of modest pretentions, Pogradec enjoys a wonderful setting on the shore of magnificent Lake Ohrid, 40km north of Korça. Though its history goes back to the Iron Age, the town has a modern appearance. With its long sandy beach, fresh air and various sights in the surroundings, Pogradec can be visited in a day or two en route to Korça or Ohrid.The new Pogradec In Your Pocket city guide is the first English language city guide to this fascinating destination and has everything you need to know to make your stay a pleasant one.
In April 2009, the printed Korça In Your Pocket miniguide, including information on Pogradec and complete with photos and maps, will be available locally in Korça, Pogradec and Tirana, as well as online in PDF format. You can pre-order a printed copy here and we'll pop it in the mail as soon as it's published.
Enjoy Pogradec!
OUR Pogradec HIGHLIGHTS
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Lin Mosaic
The paleochristian basilica on a hill by pretty Lin village, on a peninsula 20km north of Pogradec on the western lakeshore, may no longer have any roof or walls, it does retain some stunning mosaics
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Internet & Tourist Information Center
A good internet café (100 lek/hr) where the multilingual manager (English, Italian, French, Dutch) doubles as the local unofficial voluntary tourist information officer and Fedex representative.
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Drilon springs
Near the border 5km east of Pogradec, Drilon is a lush and delightful park set around the ponds where crystal-clear water originating from Lake Prespa bubbles up from the side of Mali i Thate ('dry')
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Natyra e Qete
Well-known for its fish and grilled meat, Natyra e Qete is a large restaurant sited 4km along the main road north of Pogradec.
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Oxygen Beach Bar
A popular beach bar, a few hundred metres east of the centre along the lakeshore. This is the best place to have coffee or fresh juice during the day, watch the sunset with a cocktails in hand, and h
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Latest Pogradec Comments
The best club! Loved the cocktails. Can't wait for summer 2009![...]
Very nice place to go. The owner, Artan, is very friendly and interesting. Ask him all you want to know about Albania...[...]
In my opinion, this place is not so good: small rooms, staff smiling like a jailer, pillows were not clean... there are better places to sleep in Pogradec.[...]
Nice place, large and clean rooms, television with English and French channels. In April 2009, it was 3000 leks for a single room (with lake view). No internet connection.[...]