cathedral
Sveti Naum Monastery
A 10th-century monastery on a headland at the southern end of Lake Ohrid near the Albanian border, with springs, boats and a large car park.
8 km · about 15 min drive
EuropeAlbaniaKorçë County
Pogradec
Korçë County, Albania · Europe
About Pogradec
Pogradec works well as a base: 10 minutes from Dardhas, 18km from Galičica National Park.
Pogradec is in Korçë County, Albania, with about 46,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Dardhas, about 6 km away.
Pogradec (Albanian pronunciation: [pɔɡɾaˈdɛt͡s],) is the eleventh most populous city in Albania and the capital of the eponymous municipality. It is located on a narrow plain between two mountain chains along the southwestern banks of the Lake of Ohrid. Its climate is profoundly influenced by a seasonal MediterraneanRead more
and continental climate. The total municipal population is 46,070, of which 17,371 is in the municipal unit as of the 2023 census.
Pogradec and its surroundings were listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site as part of the natural and cultural heritage of the region of Ohrid. Nevertheless, the Illyrian Royal Tombs in the adjacent unit of Proptisht are on the Albanian tentative list for becoming a World Heritage Site.
Where to Stay in Pogradec
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Pogradec.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Pogradec.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Pogradec?
Within an hour or so of Pogradec: Sveti Naum Monastery (8 km), Galičica Pass Road (16 km), Galičica National Park (18 km), Lin (18 km).
Are there any good drives near Pogradec?
The nearest famous roads are Galičica Pass Road, Albanian Riviera Coastal Road and Katara Pass.
Where is Pogradec?
Pogradec is in Korçë County, Albania, about 6 km from Dardhas.
Road trip
Drive to Pogradec
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Pogradec. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 46,070
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Albania
- Region
- Korçë County
- Timezone
- Europe/Tirane
- Coordinates
- 40.9025, 20.6525
Tags
Worth the detour from Pogradec
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
Galičica Pass Road
A serpentine road climbs over the Galičica massif between Lakes Ohrid and Prespa, topping out near 1,600 m with rare twin-lake panoramas inside Galičica National Park.
16 km · about 30 min drive
national park
Galičica National Park
A mountain park on the ridge between Lakes Ohrid and Prespa, crossed by a paved road with viewpoints over both lakes at once.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Lin
A fishing village on a peninsula jutting into Lake Ohrid on the Albanian shore, its lanes hung with drying fishnets and vines; a hilltop early-Christian basilica keeps 6th-century floor mosaics. Part of the lake's UNESCO listing.
18 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
Church of St. John at Kaneo
A 13th-century Byzantine church on a cliff above Lake Ohrid, the most photographed viewpoint on the lake, a short walk from Ohrid.
26 km · about 30 min drive
castle
Samuel's Fortress
A restored medieval fortress crowning the hill above Ohrid, offering walls to walk and wide views over the lake and old town.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Ohrid Old Town
A UNESCO-listed lakeside town of churches and Ottoman houses below a hilltop fortress, the main destination on Lake Ohrid's eastern shore.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Ohrid
UNESCO dual heritage site combining one of Europe's oldest and deepest lakes with a town of 365 churches and ancient ruins.
28 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Pogradec
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 16 kmGaličica Pass RoadA serpentine road climbs over the Galičica massif between Lakes Ohrid and Prespa, topping out near 1,600 m with rare twin-lake panoramas inside Galičica National Park.
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Pogradec.
Plan a trip around Pogradec
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Pogradec.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.