Pogradec
City in Albania
Pogradec 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... Wikipedia
Area: 271.6 mi²
Mayor: Ilir Xhakolli
Postal Code: 7301–7303
Area Code: (0)83
Elevation: 735 m (2,411 ft)
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Is Pogradec worth visiting?
If you are touring Albania or driving through to Greece or North Macedonia, Pogradec is worth a stop. During the peak season a stay of a few days to a week is enough to enjoy the ample sunshine and beach life. In the off-season, probably a day or two at the most.
Mar 27, 2024
What is Pogradec known for?
Attractions are numerous in Pogradec, starting from the old town known for its Ottoman and Balkan architecture, the 2400-year-old castle with its unique charm, the royal tombs of Selca as well as the settlements of Lini.
How old is Pogradec?
Pogradec is old. The first traces of human habitation date back to the early Neolithic period (8000 BCE), and its name first appears in writing in Ottoman registers in 1394. Pogradec is also new—many of the buildings in Pogradec were rebuilt after an earthquake destroyed much of the old city in 1911.
What is the population of Pogradec Albania?
The total population is 61,530, of which 20,848 in the municipal unit (the pre-2015 municipality) Pogradec (2011 census). Top to bottom, left to right: View of Pogradec from Pogradec Castle, Statue Playing Flute, Old town of Pogradec with St.
Pogradec is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Driloni National Park · Golik Bridge · Guri I Kamjes · Pogradec Castle · Shtepia E Miqve ...
Jul 3, 2023 · 10 Best Things to Do in Pogradec · #1. Explore The Magical National Park of Drilon · #2. Hike to Guri I Kamjes · #3. Enjoy a Day at the Beach at ...
Apr 15, 2013 · We hadn't visited for about 4 years. The beach is now awful at low tide (high tide hides a multitude of sins). Nopparahat Tara is worse. Piles ...