Lake Ohrid: rest and its features

Despite the fact that Macedonia is a small country, it has accommodated many unique natural beauties and historical values. One of these attractions is Ohrid Lake. Macedonia is famous for this pond, because it is considered the oldest of all located in the Republic. This pond is very picturesque. That is why every year tourists come to the lake, as if to sea resorts. Most often you can meet Macedonian and German holidaymakers.

Description of the lake

Ohrid Lake (photo presented in the article) is the deepest body of water in the Balkans. The surrounding landscape is complemented by majestic mountains, having a height of about two thousand meters. Also its water ecosystem is rich, in which there are more than 200 endemic species. Many of them are important for the global ecological system. The town of Ohrid and its lake were listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1980.

Lake Ohrid is the deepest in Macedonia. The average depth of the reservoir is 155 meters, while the maximum is 288 meters. The water is very clean and can be viewed at a depth of 22 m. While sailing on a boat, you can observe how beautiful and nimble fishes float below.

The area of the lake is 358 km ², and the length of its coastline is 87.53 km. In length, it stretched for 30.4 km, and the width of the reservoir is 14.8 km.

It is interesting that the lake is divided into two states. One part belongs to the Republic of Macedonia, and one-third of its coast is in the possession of Albania.

Hydrology of the lake

The city of Ohrid is proud of its heritage, as this basin was formed about five million years ago, which puts it on a par with such famous lakes as Baikal and Tanganyika. Another interesting fact is that the total catchment area is 2,600 km ² . The water supply is 25% of the precipitation and rivers. Also part of the water comes from the neighboring Prespa Lake. It is located 150 meters above, 10 km from Ohrid Lake. In Prespa, water is recruited from karst underground sources. On 50% Lake Ohrid feeds on underground springs and springs.

The water leaves the reservoir by evaporation, and also through the Black Drin River, flowing out of the lake in the northern direction. This river goes to Albania, where it connects with White Drin. Such a merger is united in one river Drin. Thanks to this cycle, the water always remains crystal clear.

Rest on the lake

As already mentioned, many tourists from other countries come here as a resort instead of the sea.

On the coast and in the city itself everything is equipped for tourists, as Ohrid lives at the expense of travelers. In the spring it's a pleasant warm season. But swimming in the lake at this time is still cold. In May, the water warms up to about 16 degrees. Therefore, many prefer summer time for a trip to Lake Ohrid. The water temperature rises to 18-24 ⁰ С, the average is 21 ⁰ С.

You can decorate your holiday by visiting cozy cafes, shops and local markets where amazing jewelry is sold. In the lake there is a deep-sea trout, from the scales of which local residents make such beautiful souvenirs.

Water transport

Going to such an interesting place, tourists on vacation want to get maximum impressions. That's why you need to go for a cruise ship, which takes guests to see some of the sights.

Although it is worth noting that the lake Ohridskoe is not particularly lively in terms of crossing. On the surface of the water you can see here and there small boats and huge cruise ships. Iron boats of small sizes are distinguished by bright, cheerful colors and moored for the night mainly in the mountain slope near the houses.

Ohrid Hotels

Hotels in Ohrid, which exist only at the expense of tourists, try to please every holidaymaker. In the city you can find a variety of housing options. These can be hostels, private apartments, rooms, campsites, apartments or hotels. The most common are hotels 2 * and 3 *. Rent a double room in such a place on average will cost $ 30. If you think about your lodging in advance and book a place, the impression of rest will be the best, and you will never forget the Ohrid lake. Rest at the height of the season is more intense, but there are a lot of tourists here, so without thinking about a lodging, you have to stop where you have to.

If the hotel is too expensive to live, you can choose one of the hostels, which will cost about $ 10 per night. But it is worth remembering that the room in this institution is designed for 5 - 10 guests. If you have tents, they can be installed for 6 dollars on the territory of the hostel. You can also go camping. The work of such stops lasts from July to September. If you choose camping "Sveti Naum", a nudist beach is located near it .

The most profitable housing includes private rooms. On average, the night costs 12 dollars. But this is much better than living in a hostel designed for a few strangers.

The fauna of the lake

Lake Ohrid has its unique underwater ecosystem, which is characteristic only of this reservoir, while it completely occupies the entire food chain. Baikal and Tanganyika have the same characteristic properties. Here live phyto-and zooplankton, sponge, mollusks, crustaceans. From fish there are several varieties of carp, trout, eels and several other species of predatory representatives.