Ohrid is North Macedonia treasure: a town of red roofs and Byzantine churches spilling down to one of the oldest and clearest lakes in Europe. The clifftop church of St John at Kaneo is its iconic image.
Climb to the Samuel Fortress for sweeping views, explore the Roman theatre, and take a boat across the lake to the monastery of St Naum.
In summer the lakefront fills with swimmers and cafés, but spring and autumn bring a gentler, more authentic charm.