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Pogradec lies in the south-eastern part of Albania, along the shores of Lake Ohrid, the deepest in the Balkans. The crossing border with Macedonia is only 5 km away from center. It is lovely town with an ancient history. Archeological excavations on the hill above the town have uncovered a 5-th Century B.C. Illyrian settlement belonging to the early Desaret and perhaps Enkelana tribes. Pogradec is one of the most preferred tourist resorts in Albania because of pleasant climate, extraordinary scenery with ample opportunities for sun-bathing, swimming, fishing, water sports etc. Worth mentioning the local fish Koran, very tasty and found only in Ohrid and one another lake in the world. Additional rare species of fish, birds, fauna and other wild life are found in the lake and surrounding area. Attractions include Drilon resort, very famous for its natural beauty, the ruins of Illyrian settlement and a Christian Basilica dating from 5-th Century with amazing mosaics found in the lakeside of village Lin. In “Selca e Poshtme”, you can see the ancient settlement of Pelion, where Illyrian King Klit lived as well as four monuments and graves of the 4-th Century BC engraved on a rock. Besides the magnificent scenery, the lake and good climate, you will enjoy the special hospitality and generosity of the people of Pogradec.