Lake Prespa National Park, located some 45 minutes away from the city of Korça, has fascinated a high number of local and foreign tourists in these August days.

 The Korça Regional Administration of Protected Areas shared moments from the tourists visits to this park, which holds great potential for its nature, biodiversity and culture.

 “Many tourists visit Prespa National Park during the summer season. The informative and promotional signage of the natural and cultural values the Park are important to properly promote the area for the tourists,” Korça Regional Administration of Protected Areas points out.

 Said administration informs that the visitor center at the entrance of the park has been open every day there to acquaint and guide the tourists with introductory information on the natural and cultural beauties that this park offers.

 Lake Prespa National Park is a second category of protected area in the country since 1999. The specific species that represent the flora and fauna in the park are juniper (Juniperus excelsa), Centaurea prespana, Viola eximia, the Balkan wild goat (Rupicapra r. balcanica), the brown bear (Ursus arctos), and the curly pelican (Pelicanus Crispus).

Natural monuments in the park are: Zaveri Cave, Djellas Monastery Oaks, Maligrad Island, Mummy Stones, and the Tren Cave.

Cultural, religious and historical sites within the area are the Church of St. Marena in Kallamas, the Church of St. George in Gollomboç, the Church of St. Peter in Zaroshka, and the Church of St. Mary.

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