Lake Prespa, Island “Big City” and Island of Snakes

One day excursion, traveling with bus, departure from hotel after breakfast

Lake Prespa is the socоnd largest lake in the Repbulic of Macedonia. It is located at a higher point than any other lake in the Balkans (850m), covering 274sq.km. Lake Prespa is fed by underground streams, which inevitably flow to Lake Ohrid, through subterranean channels under the Mountain Galichica. The lake lies on an tectonic plate beatween the mountains Baba on east, Galichica and mount Petrina on west and mount Suva gora on south. The whole Mountain Galichica has numeros caves, even underwater. The natural beauties, preserved natural environment and good communications have contributed this region to become a tourist destination. The Island of Snakes is located 2km from the village of Konjsko. Today the island is uninhabited. Howerver archeological research of the island shows that settlements have existed from the 4th century. One can find two churches on the island - St.Petar and St. Dimitrija. The island is characterized by its century-old juniper trees, as well as the abundance of endemic animal life. When the level of water falls, settlements from the 11th and 12th centuries become visible.