The Balkan Park of Prespa
Eastern Albania, Albania
The Prespa Lakes are only a short distance to the south of Lake Ohrid and belong to Albania, Greece and Macedonia. Because of the natural diversity and spectacular scenery within the region it has only recently been proclaimed a National Park, the ‘Balkan Park of Prespa’, with a long-term view to develop eco-tourism.
Background
The two lakes are shallower than Ohrid with a maximum depth of only 54m and the shoreline is generally rocky. Big Prespa lake is 285 sq. km whilst Small Prespa is 44 sq. km. They lie at an altitude of 850m and are surrounded by mountains reaching up to 2,334m.