Prilep is a hidden gem in Macedonia: Close to the town, the ruins of an ancient castle are waiting to be explored. From there, I hiked to a monastery in the mountains that offers incredible views over the valley and ancient frescos.

Flowers in Prilep

Ohrid is Macedonia's number one tourist destination and the town can get quite crowded. Lake Ohrid, however, is quite large and it is not hard to find a quiet spot to go for a swim or just enjoy the views on the crystal-clear waters.

Lake Ohrid

While hiking at the beautiful Lake Ohrid in Macedonia, I found myself in a meadow of wild flowers overlooking the blue lake.

Poppy Flowers at Lake Ohrid

Bay of Bones is a museum on Lake Ohrid about the lifestyle of an ancient civilisation of fishermen who used to live in stilt houses on the edge of the lake.

Bay of Bones

Macedonia is not a very touristy country, and the few tourists that make it to this hidden gem in the Balkans hardly take in the small town in between the country's two main destinations, Lake Ohrid and the capital Skopje. They are missing out on beautiful landscapes, friendly people and picturesque countryside towns like Prilep.

Captured	June 15, 2019
Location	Prilep, Pelagonia Region, Macedonia
Camera	BuyNikon D5500
Lens	BuySigma 18-35mm F1.8
Exposure Time	1/200s
Aperture	f/2.5
Focal Length	32mm
ISO	100

Prilep Main Square

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Flowers in Prilep

Lake Ohrid

Poppy Flowers at Lake Ohrid

Bay of Bones