The main landmarks of Ohrid run from a Hellenistic theatre of about 200 BC to churches of the 11th and 13th centuries, and they sit within walking distance of each other. The whole region is a UNESCO World Heritage property. UNESCO has voiced concern over illegal construction and pollution, yet Ohrid is not on the Danger list. Fees below are in Macedonian denars (MKD), at about 61.5 MKD to the euro.

Ohrid is a nature-based family destination rather than a theme-park one. The best days for children combine water, an animal or two and something to walk through. Amounts below are in Macedonian denars (MKD), at about 61.5 MKD to the euro. Best bets Gradiste beach. A pebble beach with loungers and cafes, about 14 to 16 km south of town. St Naum peacocks. The birds wander the grounds of the monastery, and the beach beside it has changing shacks.

Ohrid has three walks worth planning around: the Old Town loop, the Old Bazaar and the lakefront boardwalk. They can be done on separate days or strung together. Entry fees on the way are in Macedonian denars (MKD), at about 61.5 MKD to the euro, so carry cash. Walk 1: the Old Town loop The full circuit is about 3 to 4 km and takes 2.5 to 3 hours with stops.

Ohrid suits a stay of two or three days, and there is no need to move hotels in that time. The plans below keep one base and add outings by boat, bus or car. Prices are in Macedonian denars (MKD), at about 61.5 MKD to the euro. Getting there Ohrid airport (OHD) is about 9 to 10 km from the Old Town. From Skopje, buses take around 3 hours for about 170 km, at roughly 460 to 490 MKD one way on aggregator sites from operators such as Galeb, Delfina Tours and Classic Company.

Romance in Ohrid comes from the setting, since few formal experiences are built for couples. Think of an evening at the water, a boat out to the southern shore and one good souvenir. Prices are in Macedonian denars (MKD), at about 61.5 MKD to the euro, and boats sometimes quote euros. An evening at Kaneo Start with the sunset at the Kaneo viewpoint above the lake. The viewpoint and grounds charge nothing.

The day trips around Ohrid are short, so you can often combine two in one outing. They are listed here from nearest to farthest by road. Fees are in Macedonian denars (MKD), at about 61.5 MKD to the euro, and are best treated as rough guides. Struga, about 14 km northwest Struga is a lakeside town where the Black Drim flows out of Lake Ohrid, with a bridge over the outflow.

The attractions people travel out of Ohrid for sit along the southern shore of the lake, and the town adds a gallery and guided walks. Here is a quick comparison before the details. Fees are rough figures in Macedonian denars (MKD), at about 61.5 MKD to the euro. Attraction Distance from Ohrid Entry about Bay of Bones museum 14 to 16 km south 100 to 150 MKD St Naum monastery church 29 km south 100 MKD Black Drim springs rowboat 29 km south 600 MKD per boat Icon Gallery In Ohrid Separate ticket Bay of Bones This open-air museum recreates a Bronze Age pile dwelling over the lake.