Pelican wetlands, Byzantine islands and border mountains shared by three countries.
Great and Small Prespa form a high-altitude lake landscape of rare birds, bean fields, stone villages and layered Byzantine history.
Prespa's lakes sit where Greece, Albania and North Macedonia meet, creating one of Europe's important wetland ecosystems. Dalmatian and great white pelicans breed here, alongside cormorants and many migratory species.
Agios Achilleios holds a ruined basilica on a small island, while Psarades faces hermitages painted into Great Prespa's cliffs. Bean farming, fishing and stone villages connect conservation with everyday local life.
Practical information
A car is essential and border phones may switch networks. Use designated hides and licensed boats, carry identification and keep well away from nesting colonies.
