Travel Guide of Ohrid in North Macedonia by Influencers and Travelers

Ohrid is a city in North Macedonia and is the seat of the Ohrid Municipality. It is the largest city on Lake Ohrid and the eighth-largest city in the country, with the municipality recording a population of over 42,000 inhabitants as of 2002.

The Best Things to Do and Visit in Ohrid

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1 - St. John the Theologian

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2 - Galichica

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3 - Shore Excursions in Ohrid

Riding ATV through whole national park Galicica is truly a spectacular experience that you will never forget. The beginning of the tour is gaining 300 m on asphalt road that leads to the village of Velestovo. As we leave the village the asphalt turns in rocky road uphill until we reach the Krstec peak 1600 m.a.s.l. Then the ride turns into a real dancing through the highlands of Asandjura. Once we reach the Asandjura hut we will enjoy a delicious picnic lunch together. After the break we pass under Tomoros peak and the forgotten ski lifts until we hit the asphalt again. On this point we will be blessed with spectacular views of Prespa Lake and moments later a bird's eye view of Lake Ohrid and Albania in the background. While moving down we leave the National park and continue riding by the lake to the starting point in Ohrid. This tour covers approx. 70 km in a loop without backtracking, offering you the chance to see variety of Mother Nature’s masterpieces.

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4 - Lake Ohrid

   11 km away

Lake Ohrid is a lake which straddles the mountainous border between the southwestern part of North Macedonia and eastern Albania.

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5 - Bay of Bones Museum

   14 km away
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6 - Archaeology Tours in Ohrid

We will discover two of the most important archaeological sites related to the ancient Macedonian kingdom, departing from Ohrid. We will visit Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and the historical capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon. The other destination of this journey is Vergina, the place where the untouched tomb of the Macedonian King Philip II of Macedon (Alexander the Great’s father), was discovered.

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7 - Trpejca

   18 km away

Trpejca is a village at the foot of the Galičica Mountain and along the shore of the Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia. Traditionally a fishing village, it has recently become an upscale vacation spot relying heavily on the tourism during the summer months.

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8 - Mali i Thatë

   26 km away

Mali i Thatë is a mountain in southeast Albania; with a part of it being in the southwest of North Macedonia with the highest altitude of 2287 meters.

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9 - Sightseeing Cruises in Ohrid

The most romantic cruise on Lake Ohrid. We are taking you near the old part of the town to the church St. John Kaneo, then catching the sunset in the middle of the lake while enjoying the view of the whole city, passing near the ex Tito's Villa and back to the main port cruising near the east cost. This is unique opportunity to enjoy the city by day, sunset time and by night. You will get a glass of champagne/juice as complementary welcome drink, and later you can enjoy with your favorite drink or try some of our signature cocktails.

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10 - Ilinden

   47 km away

Ilinden is a town in North Macedonia. It is a seat of the Ilinden Municipality. It is also very commonly referred by its old name Belimbegovo, in spite of the fact that the name was changed in 1951.

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11 - Stand Up Paddleboarding in Ohrid

Unique local experience with the pioneers in this kind of SUP tours on Lake Ohrid. Visting hidden gems accessible only by water. Local secrets, guided cultural and historical tours, sup lesson and amazing photos. Stand Up Paddleboarding, also known as SUP, is a fun and relaxing activity and it's perfect for those who are seeking new adventures and ready to learn a new skill. Standing on the board, sliding on clear waters, you will have a exclusive view on the most astonishing places on Lake Ohrid.

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12 - Mountain Bike Tours in Ohrid

This is a half-day tour that takes you to the town of Struga riding along the north-east coast of Lake Ohrid. You will have an opportunity to have lunch enjoying the view of river Crn Drim in the center of Struga, buy some local goods from the open market and visit Nezlobinski Museum – the unique presenter of the natural and cultural heritage of the region of Lake Ohrid – UNESCO, with over 10,000 examples of flora and stuffed fauna from the Ohrid and Prespa region. After just 5 km riding south from Struga, you will arrive in the village Kalishta and have a chance to see the rare icon "Black Madonna" in the Monastery complex.

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Pictures and Stories of Ohrid from Influencers

18 pictures of Ohrid from Omar Tursić, Antonio Janeski, Adib Harith Fadzilah and other travelers

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