The river outlet
Turquoise water between banks.
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In Struga the Black Drin flows out of Lake Ohrid and splits the town in two, making its banks the nicest place to walk here. Struga is an old fishing town at the northern end of the lake, a calmer place than busier Ohrid, with clear water, footbridges and a shaded promenade. Byzantine sources mention it as a village in the early 11th century, and its Slavic name refers to a riverbed or dug fishing ponds. Its cultural fame comes from the Miladinov brothers, poets born here, in whose honour the Struga Poetry Evenings are held in town. Water rushes through a needle dam near the lake's outlet, then runs turquoise between stone banks lined with cafes, trees and bridges with iron railings. To the south the lake beaches begin, with boats moored among the reeds and distant mountains on clear days. The main street is hung with colourful umbrellas in some seasons. Struga is 12 km in a straight line from Ohrid, so it works as a half day from there or a quieter base. Start from the bridge at the river's outlet and walk to the lake. The light is usually best in the morning and before sunset. Summer is liveliest on the beach, while autumn is kinder for walking.
Turquoise water between banks.
Water rushing from the lake.
Boats among the reeds.
Central Struga, where the river leaves Lake Ohrid
Struga is quieter and smaller, known for the Black Drin, while Ohrid has more monuments.
Yes, a half day from Ohrid covers the banks and lake.