Pogradec, Albania — Tips and truth for tourists, digital nomads, and expats

Karen Espig
Expat Notebooks
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9 min readMar 27, 2024

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When to visit and what to do

Pogradec is a small city in the interior of Albania, situated on Lake Ohrid. I lived in Pogradec for two years (2022–2024). If you are considering Pogradec as a destination, I will break it down into the pros and cons, so please read on. Whether it is a good choice for you depends largely on whether you are a tourist, slow traveler, or expat, and what your needs are.

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View of Lake Ohrid and Pogradec, photo by the author

Tourists

If you are touring Albania or driving through to Greece or North Macedonia, Pogradec is worth a stop. Having a coffee in one of the boardwalk cafés or walking along the shores of Lake Ohrid is a…

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Karen Espig
Karen Espig

Written by Karen Espig

I am a contemporary figure painter. I am also a Canadian Expat currently in France. I write about expat life, relationships, and online dating.

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