Overview
Prespa National Park is a rare transboundary wilderness where Greece, Albania, and North Macedonia share two mountain lakes at 850m altitude. The park harbors over 1,500 plant species, European brown bears, wolves, and breeding colonies of Dalmatian and White Pelicans—making it one of Europe's most biodiverse protected areas.
History · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Culture
Byzantine churches with frescoes, abandoned mountain villages, traditional stone houses. 11th-16th century religious sites on islands.
Food
Try Prespa peppers (roasted or fried), gigante beans, and endemic Prespa carp and tsironi fish. Local tsipouro spirit available.
Nature
Home to brown bears, wolves, Dalmatian Pelicans, and 1,500+ plant species. Boat trips to cliff hermitages available from Psarades.
Transport
A car is essential—50km from Florina, no public transport between the 15 villages. Petrol stations exist but are limited.
Weather
Continental climate: 35°C summers with cool nights, -15°C winters with snow. Mountains above 2,100m.
