Prespa National Park, National park in Korçë County, Albania.
Description
Prespa National Park is a protected nature reserve on the border of Albania, Greece, and North Macedonia with extensive lakes, forests, and mountains. The landscape shifts between water bodies and forested slopes where different habitats overlap.
History
The reserve was founded in 2000 and was the first protected area jointly managed by three countries at a shared border. This cooperation happened because the region is ecologically connected and could only be protected across borders.
Culture
The lakes and mountains here have been home to people for thousands of years. Walking through the region, you can find traces of settlements, ancient places of worship, and churches that show how important this border land was to different peoples.
Practical
The area is accessible by foot trails and boat trips on the lakes, often with guides for birdwatching. Bring sturdy footwear and seasonal protection from sun or rain.
Did you know?
Underground limestone channels connect Great Prespa Lake to Lake Ohrid, with water flowing through natural springs between the two bodies. This geological feature becomes visible when visiting the springs along the shoreline.
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