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📍  Monastery Saint Naum

✈️  Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA)

🚗  159.1 KM

⏱️  3 hours, 28 minutes

Monastery Saint Naum, located beautifully on the shores of Lake Ohrid, is readily accessible by car, bus, or scenic boat rides from Ohrid. Visitors can explore independently, but guided tours often enhance the experience with historical insights and are sometimes bundled with lake excursions. The site is open year-round; however, spring and autumn offer the most pleasant weather and fewer crowds, while winter can be cold. It's a relatively low-cost destination; while transportation incurs a fee (e.g., boat trips around 10-15 EUR), entry to the main church is often free, and exploring the grounds and springs is generally inexpensive. A typical visit, including travel and time to admire the monastery, its peacocks, and the pristine springs of the Black Drin River, usually lasts 2-4 hours, providing a serene and culturally rich experience.