Day 1: A Lakeside Welcome 🌊

  1. Start your day with a lakeside breakfast ☕ at a cozy café. Order a cup of strong Albanian coffee and watch the town wake up.
  2. Afterwards, head to Drilon National Park 🌳🦢, a peaceful retreat with swaying willow trees and swan-filled waters. Rent a boat 🚣‍♂️ or take a slow walk through the shaded paths.
  3. Visit the Tushemisht village 🏡💦, a place that feels like a fairytale ✨ with its small stone houses and bubbling springs.
  4. As the sun sets 🌅, find a lakeside restaurant 🍽️ and try the famous Koran fish 🐟, freshly grilled to perfection 🔥.

 

Day 2: Culture, History & Hidden Corners 🏛️

  1. Explore the city’s cultural side 🎭 with a visit to the Golik Bridge 🌉 and the town’s small but fascinating historical sites 🏰.
  2. Stop by a traditional bakery 🥐 for a warm, flaky byrek before heading back to the lake 🌊 for one last peaceful moment.
  3. In the afternoon, you can take a scenic drive 🚗 to Lin, a quiet village that feels frozen in time ⏳. Walk along its cobbled streets 🏘️ and visit the ancient mosaics 🎨.
  4. In the evening, you can find a quiet spot 🌙 by the water, sip a glass of local wine 🍷, and let Pogradec’s charm settle in your heart ❤️.

Two days may not feel like enough, but that’s the magic of Pogradec ✨—it leaves you longing to return. 😊