Tushemisht & Drilon, Pogradec
Fairytale spring-fed lakeside village
Tushemisht, Pogradec, Albania
Southeast LakesPogradec
About
Tushemisht is a picturesque village on the Albanian shore of Lake Ohrid, just east of Pogradec near the North Macedonian border. Its main draw is the adjoining Drilon park, a complex of crystal-clear karst springs feeding canals and shaded walking paths. With its old stone houses, lakeside promenade and small family restaurants, the village has a fairytale character.
Practical info
- Entry Fee
- Free
- Best Season
- Year-round
- Typical visit
- 2.5–5 hours
- Outdoor
Did You Know?
The Drilon springs near Tushemisht are karst waters believed to originate in nearby Lake Prespa, emerging through underground channels to feed the southeastern shore of Lake Ohrid.