General information
Ohrid – is located on the shores of the Ohrid Lake, famous tourist hot spot in Macedonia, the city has 55,000 inhabitants. In ohrid there are numerous churches, monasteries, it is believed that with its long history that lasts for over 7000 years it must one of the oldest cities in the region. Its title as tourist destination of Macedonia can thank to Lake Ohrid which is located in valley between high mountins up to 2,000 meters. The water is warm, color is blue like in the sea. With great hospitality and nature around Ohrid lake you have the feeling like being somewhere on the Mediterannean sea.
Location
Ohrid is located approximately 170 away from Skopje, bus ride lasts for 3 hours.
Airports
Ohrid – St.Paul the Apostle located 9 kilometers from Ohrid.
Traffic
Traffic in Ohrid can somteimes get intensed but most of the times is not even during the summer months. Alternate method of transportation is taxi. Taxi rides are very cheap.
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