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Albania · North Macedonia
Lake Ohrid
Tectonic · natural
358 square kilometresarea
693 metres above sea levelelevation
289 metresmax. depth
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Discover the Balkans’ most beautiful lakes - from hidden mountain gems and ancient deep waters, to peaceful lagoons and impressive reservoirs. Find your perfect escape for swimming, hiking, a relaxing nature getaway, or simply soaking up the scenery.
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Photo: Albinfo · CC BY-SA 3.0Albania · Greece · North Macedonia
Lake Prespa
Tectonic · natural
254 square kilometresarea
849 metres above sea levelelevation
48 metresmax. depth
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0Albania · Montenegro
Lake Skadar
Karst, Tectonic · natural
372 square kilometresarea
5 metres above sea levelelevation
8.3 metresmax. depth
Photo: Javier Sánchez Portero · CC BY-SA 3.0Montenegro
Biogradsko jezero
Glacial · natural
0.23 square kilometresarea
1,094 metres above sea levelelevation
12.1 metresmax. depth
Regions to explore
Mountains, basins and borderlands
Photo: Bernard Dupont · CC BY-SA 2.0Croatia
Cres
A freshwater lake in the heart of an Adriatic island
Photo: Dnik · CC BY-SA 3.0Croatia
Dalmatia
Karst lakes behind the Adriatic coast