Europe's Best Lake? Where Albania & Macedonia Meet | Skopje To Ohrid Tour
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Published 2019-09-24
Lake Ohrid is a name we've heard a heck of a lot during our time in Albania and Macedonia / North Macedonia — so during our time in Skopje we couldn't miss it. We've spent the past 2 months exploring both countries and the most common tour we get told about is Lake Ohrid. It's one of Europes largest and deepest lakes and it's accessable from both Albania and Macedonia, so both countries recommend it highly.
We took a private tour from Skopje to Lake Ohrid with a company called Skopje Daily Tours, they have trips country wide to all sorts of attractions so we can definitely recommend them — bit.ly/2maP9Ij This was a 7-10 hour tour from Skopje because of the driving distance, dependant on how long you spend in Ohrid and at/around the lake itself.
The lake was surprising in a way that we should have expected - its far more developed than we had imagined. It's no wonder our new Albania and Macedonia friends were telling us to check it out, for a weekend it would be epic. As a quick taste to share the experience we loved it, a tour from Skopje to Ohrid is a lot easier than a bus or hiring a car as well.
So is it Europes best lake? Honestly, you tell us, we've not seen enough of them to know - can only imagine Lake Camo is high on that list purely for it's class and beauty? But we can say we've had at least 20 message from people telling us Lake Ohrid is the greatest of them all, but as with all travel destinations, that's subjective.
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All Comments (21)
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So the big question - is it Europe's best lake? We've not seen enough of them to know, but plenty of people have told us it is, what's your fav? Where should we visit? 🚙 Skopje Daily Tours were our hosts for this one, check them out if you're in town — bit.ly/2maP9Ij
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Over the past few years North Macedonia has become sooo popular in the Netherlands, I know people who've returned several times because it is such a beautiful country. Can't wait to visit Skopje & Lake Ohrid myself! Greetings from the Netherlands!
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The Balkans have so much to offer! The views over Lake Ohrid were so stunning, can’t wait to see more from the Balkans!
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My family has visited ohrid 3 times, Macedonian people are very nice people! Sadly we can’t visit this year because of the corona virus, hopefully we can visit again next year!
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I am Brazilian and, honestly, I spent my 5 best days of my hole life in Ohrid to enjoy the city, the mountains covered with snow and the Lake itself. Amazing!
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The lake is stunning. Italy may have lake Cuomo, but Ohrid is Europe's best lake. Truly stunning
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i‘m from ohrid and a gotta say, you show it from its best side. what a beautiful vlog!
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Me and my friend did spin the wheel on random countries in EU. We landed on North Macedonia and I started to google about it found your videos about Macedonia and we just fell in love with Ohrid so Summer of 2020 me and my friend is going to Ohrid. This country and city was unknown to us. Thank you for shearing your Skopje and Ohrid vacation! You helped us decide where to go. Good luck with your future videos. from Sweden
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Omg i love ohrid. I miss Macedonia and all her beautiful people. Can't wait to get back there.💝💝
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I'm an ethnic Albanian from Struga. It's right by the lake. It's the most beautiful place in the world to me. I haven't been there in a few years. I miss it so much. We take it for granted.
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I am super proud of my town - Ohrid is just breathtaking! And your blog is just wonderful! I am glad you had a great time!
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I'm pretty much into geography and yet had never heard of this amazing lake! This part of the world is just amazing. So glad you guys have made a point of visiting this part of the world - it clearly has much to offer :)
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Nice video! I'm happy to know a little bit more. It's pretty hard sometimes to find something about Macedonia... I'm Brazilian and I'm looking forward to meet Ohrid lake and all Macedonia as well. Macedonians looks very friendly, btw.
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I have been like 100 times in Ohrid even though i am from Skopje that view from up where you were never gets old never...
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Ohrid is magical! ❤️🇲🇰
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THAT is a lake?!? Incredible 😮😁. Another great vlog guys, keep it up ❤️👍
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I am so proud of my home town Ohrid. You guys did great job on your video glad others in world can enjoy and discover its beauty.
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a river going in to lake ohrid and and another going out , thats why it's so clean . best lake in the world . hidden gem .
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One day ohrid is not enough. We were there 2 weeks ago for 3 nights. I want to go back! Not in the summertime because it is very touristic. Maybe sept next year. I felt in love with ohrid. And indeed there were a lot of dutch people ;)
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Come on, I was honored to watch this video, I'm from Macedonia and it's a very beautiful country. Greetings <3
