Lake Prespa is the second largest lake in the Republic of Macedonia. It lies 853 metres AMSL and has an area of 274 sq. km. The water temperature varies from 18 to 24 degrees C from early to late summer. The beaches are sandy, and the climate is warm to hot during the summer months. 65% of the lake is Macedonian, and the remainder is Greek and Albanian.
In the nearby village of Kurbinovo, is the Church of St. George (Sv. Gorg) containing frescoes that date from 1190. Close to Kurbinovo is the village of Slivnica, which has a Monastery built in the 17th century. On the island of Mal Grad, are situated the old fortresses of Tsar Samoil and the St. Achilles (Sv. Akilis) Church. This island is found in the Greek part of the lake. The water from Lake Prespa, which is higher in altitude, flows into Lake Ohrid, running under the Galicica mountain. From the top of the Galicica mountain can be seen Lake Prespa to the east and Lake Ohrid to the west, a view which is breathtaking. The high quality and widely known Prespa apples are grown here. Natural beauty, clear lake water, preserved natural environment are ideal requirements for the development of tourism in this region. The introduction of first class hotels would significantly benefit the tourist trade in the region.
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