Lake Ohrid is a Balkan treasure, nestled between mountain ranges in North Macedonia and Albania. It’s known for its ancient architecture and natural beauty. But it’s under threat by the very people ...
Lake Ohrid, the annual site of August’s FINA Open Water Grand Prix, is under ecological attack. A recent 10-year urbanization plan threatens to seriously impact the Macedonian lake’s water quality and ...
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Why this Balkan lake is called the “Galapagos of Europe” and nobody talks about it
Lake Ohrid sits on the Macedonia–Albania border, and it’s one of the oldest lakes in Europe. What makes it different is the ...
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This lake paradise would be Europe's top destination if travelers knew about it
As more tourism titans become old news, travelers are saying “yes!” to more adventurous destinations. We at Travel Off Path ...
Even in off-peak seasons, Europe's main tourist destinations see lengthy queues and sky-high hotel prices. There are alternatives on the Continent, though - eye-catching hidden gems unscathed by large ...
UNESCO's Lake Ohrid-Prespa Biosphere Reserve at Mount Galicica, Macedonia, is at risk from a raft of aggressive developments, write Elena Nikolovska & Daniel Scarry: tourism complexes, a new ...
Authorities in North Macedonia appear helpless to strike a balance between the thirst for profit and the need to preserve the priceless biodiversity of Lake Ohrid. A stroll along the two and a half ...
"When you stay with us, you can come to the owner's penthouse for some local foods and celebration." This is what the manager of Mal Sveti Kliment told us when we emailed to book our room at Lake ...
The remains of the ship "Ilinden" that sunk in the waters of the Lake Ohrid in Macedonia, killing 15 Bulgarians Saturday, will be taken out for the needs of the Bulgarian investigators. The ...
Europe's oldest lake is under threat from Mediterranean style-resorts and man-made sandy beaches, marine biologists have warned. Known as Europe’s Galapagos, Lake Ohrid in Macedonia is a Unesco Word ...
After telling my mum that I’ll treat her to dinner by the lake, I start to panic. She picks out a low-lit waterside restaurant where the tables are dressed in white ...
As UNESCO mulls placing North Macedonia and Albania’s Lake Ohrid on its list of “world heritage in danger,” some illegal shoreline constructions are being torn down while others wait to be “legalized.
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