Pogradec

Pogradec is based in the east of Albania on the shores of Lake Ohrid.

Pogradec Halal Explorer

Prior to the collapse of the Warsaw pact and the 1992 declaration of the Republic of Albania, Pogradec was a popular resort destination. However, with the dissolution of the Socialist Republic, and in the ensuing years of Balkan wars, tourism income was affected in the region leaving buildings empty and Pogradec solely dependent on its agricultural products and exposed to cross border trafficking, as people struggled to earn money for housing and food.

Investors from successful tourism businesses across the lake in North Macedonia and elsewhere have recently spearheaded new private investment in the hotel sector in Pogradec. Hotels are being built or renovated and refurbished, and infrastructure is promised to be improving throughout.

Visitor information

• Pogradec Pogradec Tourism Board Center - Rr. Reshit Collaku, Pallati 23, Lagja1, Pogradec 40.90318, 20.656 ☎ +355 696070855

Get in

From North Macedonia, you can enter via Qafë Thanë or Tushemisht border crossings.

There is no railway service to and from Pogradec since 2012. The train service from and to Durres now stops in Librazhd. You will have to find additional transport from Librazhd to Pogradec. If you want to take the train, it leaves Durres once a day at 7.15, arrival time in Librazhd at 11.01. Return trips to Durres depart from Librazhd at 11.55 (arrival 15.42). Carriages are quite OK now (2023) except that all windows were broken like they were hit by bullets, so select a window where the view is best.

A faster option is to take a bus or shuttle van (furgon) from Tirana: the departure points of these change regularly so check with the hotel or hostel. These take 3 to 4 hours but the roads in the East are largely good. Buses cost 500 Leke, while shuttle vanes are 600 Leke. Shared private taxis, if you can find one, will cost the same as furgons for a full vehicle and often save you a headache.

It is feasible to cross the border from and to North Macedonia by foot or by vehicle to the south of Lake Ohrid, but major coaches to Ohrid town take the northern route from Tirana. There is a bus service from Ohrid on the southern route that runs, after a stop at Sveti Naum, to and from the border for 110 Macedonian denars. Although taxi's ask 5€, a good price (2023) from the border to Pogradec for two persons is 200 Leke.

What to see in Pogradec

• Pogradec Art Gallery | in the center Opening Hours: 09.00-16.00 - It has works from well known Pogradec painters.

• Pogradec museum - Opening Hours: 09.00-16.00 - Pogradec has a rich museum with antiques and ancient testimonials. - Old Orthodox Church - Church of Kisha e re - Pogradec "Saint Maria"| GPS , in the oldtown
• Church of "Resurrection" a new build Church
• Mosque in the Center of the town - Xhamia | Rruga Andon Xoxa 40.90267, 20.6555
• Mosque in the hill
• Lasgush Poradeci Statue Statue of renown Pogradec native poet
• Mitrush Kuteli Statue Statue of renown Pogradec native poet

Further afield

• Lake side resorts 40.963, 20.637 North 8 kilometers, near Hudenisht village Visit the numerous lake side resorts along the way (near Hudenisht) by taking a drink and enjoying the calm atmosphere and breath taking views, esp. in winter.

• Selca village | GPS 40.953,20.541 Northwest 29 kilometers Visit the Lukova Lakes and monumental tombs of Selca village
• Tushemisht resort village | 40.901, 20.720 E 7 kilometers Visit the picturesque resort village of Tushemisht next to Drilon and swim in the crystal clear water of Tushemisht's sandy beach.

• Lin village | 41.066, 20.6398 North 21 kilometers Here you can visit the archeological site on the hilltop of the village. The site was once an important settlement and fortress of the ancient Illyrian tribes that lived throughout the Lake Ohrid region. The site is mostly unexcavated, however the beautiful mosaics and exposed sections of the ancient walls give the visitor a glimpse of the hidden treasures that lie beneath your feet. The views of the lake and surrounding mountains from the hill above Lin are nice.

• Visiting Drilon, 4 kilometers from Pogradec, is always a great pleasure.
• Enjoy the peculiar setting of a full moon being reflected on the lake while exploring the milky way and countless stars in the sky at night. In the summer you could encounter by a chance a lightning bug!

• Shebenik-Jabllanice National Park Parku Kombetar Shebenik-Jabllanicë| 41.222,20.449 North ~50 km☎ +355 69 392 1501 and the edge of which is 45 minutes away is full of mountains, forests and wildlife to explore.

Best things to do in Pogradec

• Pogradec Beach continue with "1 Maji" promenade 40.9033, 20.6581 in center of town It is very popular and has a lot of sand. In the town there are several beaches, private and public with sand and little rocks. Water is very clean.
• Take a walk around the Toplec neighborhood which is often compared to Tuscany.
• Take a boat ride at the springs of Drilon and the origin of the mighty Drin river which flow into the lake here.
• Take a coffee with your jacket in the morning and go to the beach with your bathing suit in the afternoon!
• Fishermen coming at shore with their overnight catches
• Do canoeing and a boat trip in the lake
• You can walk across the lakeside in the promenade Pogradec Shetitore "1 Maji", enjoying the freshness of trees and a wonderful view. Here is a 5 kilometers boulevard bordering the lake, where you can find bars with live music, hotels, motels, cafes, and restaurants according to traditional and modern tastes.

• Pogradec cinema in the Center - Pogradec has a modern cinema where new movies are played there every day.

Events

• Balkan Film and Food Festival[https://
• Lake Day, an annual festival showcasing the best in traditional crafts, this event gathers the three surrounding towns of Pogradec, Struga, and Ohrid.
• Women's Artisan Exhibition is an annual craft and delicacies exhibition of souvenirs made from local women.
• Take part in the annual Wine Fest in December.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Pogradec

Pogradec market GPS , ☎ 8.00-16.00. You can walk around, look, and buy souvenirs from Pogradec.

• Hand made works from artisans and paintings by local artists.

• "ICKA" Handycraft - It has a good tradition in Pogradec and "ICKA" studio it is always open for you. Its works in of wood carving will impress you.

- AASO Art Gallery Latitude, . -You can visit Anastas Kostandini studio admiring his paintings and also you can buy his works.

• LAKO Art Gallery - GPS , - You are welcome to visit Skender Lako studio to see his paintings and also you can buy his works.

Halal Restaurants in Pogradec

• Try baked Korani dish (Ohrid trout, be aware that it is endangered) or baked Belushka or Jekna.
• Kernacka
• Sip the delicious local soft drinks. A local saying goes that Ohrid trout was born at the lake and dies in the soft drinks.
• PUBS in Pogradec that are open every night from 20.00 -03.00 . They offer music and cocktails. You should be part of the fest

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Pogradec is known for having crisp nights and thus deep sleeps. It is normal to cover yourself with a quilt in the middle of summer. In particularly, afternoons naps are quite refreshing.

• Enkelana Hotel - Rruga Reshit Çollaku 40.90282, 20.65844 Center of the town Dbl/Tpl/Quad €25-35/30/45 (2023) | checkin=11.00 / Check-out: 14.00 . recently renovated, three star, 60 Rooms, 128 Beds }} - Hotel Perla Rruga "Deshmoret e Pojskes" and Rruga Vllazerimi cnr., Lagja1, GPS 40.90056 ,20.67194 center of Pogradec ☎ +355 684019494 +355 682090106 - . recently renovated, three star, Tel. +355 83226688, facilities Bar, Restaurant, Credit card accepted, Air conditioned, Garden, Room service - 24 hour, Suitable for children, Laundry service, Multilingual staff, Tourist information, Housekeeping, TV, Meeting room, Front desk - 24 hour, Banqueting service, Private bathroom, Parking. 20 rooms of which 5 twins, 8 doubles, 3 triples and 4 suites
• Hotel Belveder in the town| ☎| fax= - | checkin=11.00 / Check-out: 14.00 two star. It has a Bar and Restaurant. Offers single double, triple rooms and a suite, TV, Sanitary Facilities, Parking
• Hotel Borana - Bujtina Borana | Pogradec, Ohrid Lake side With a traditional architecture it offers services such as a bar, restaurant, guarded parking, comfort and tranquility. 15 Beds, 8 Rooms, Sanitary facilities, Breakfast. Two star hotel.

• Hotel Kalaja Rruga Vilave/Shetitorja I Maji GPS 40.9002, 20.67416 ☎ +355 69 2096542, +355 69432799 (Mobile) | price=€10 p.p. (breakfast included ) | checkin= |checkout= The Hotel 2 stars. There are 80 rooms including 8 suites. In restaurant and the fixed menu is €6/halfboard, €10/full board p.p.

• Hotel 1 Maji - Hoteli 1 Maji - Lulishtja 1 Maji, 40.9013, 20.67285 Close to Hotel Kalaja ☎ +355 67 4046000, +355 0 69 2080394 (Mobile)
• Hotel Siren - @lbania.com Rruga Driloni, Tushemisht GPS 40.9018, 20.7208 Drilon and Tushemisht villages area, at the beautiful and quieter lakeside, East 4 kilometers from Pogradec, right on the sandy beach☎ +355 868 20115, +355 69 2136330| fax=| price=sgl no board from €30, Dbl/Tpl/quad with full board €50/75/100 (2023) - Millenium Hotel Rruga Driloni, Tushemisht GPS 40.90297,20.71950 lakeside, 4 kilometers from Pogradec, ☎ +355 868 20111 Fax: +355 86 820211, +355 86 820308 - . Splendid. -All 51 rooms with: Bathroom, Cable TV, Minibar, Terrace, Airconditioning, Internet, Telephone, Heating system.

• Vila Art - Drilon village GPS 40.901, 20.713 at the lakeside, 4 kilometers from Pogradec☎ +355 68 2253245 - . once a summer residence of the former dictator Enver Hoxha.

• Small lakeside resorts Vary near Hudenisht, North-West of Pogradec. One even offers camping facilities for campers.

• Hymeti's Palace - Bulevardi Europa ☎ +355675000800

Travel Next

• Ohrid and Struga just across the lake in North Macedonia have wonderful old towns, many churches, and plenty more.
• Korca is just 45 minutes away by vehicle or public transportation, has charming churches and museums.

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