Tushemisht is a lakeside village on the southern shore of Lake Ohrid, 5 kilometres from Pogradec, with a small pebble beach, several fish restaurants, and views across the lake to the Galicica mountains. It is where Pogradec residents go when they want a quieter lake day with better food.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Best For | Lake Ohrid lunch, quiet lake swimming, authentic fish restaurants |
| Accessibility | Paved road from Pogradec (10 min); free parking |
| Cost Tier | Budget |
How to Get There
Drive south from Pogradec on the lake road for 5 kilometres. The village is signed. A taxi from Pogradec costs 500 LEK.
The Insider Checklist
- The fish restaurants serve koran, a Lake Ohrid endemic trout. Protected; only farmed koran is served legally.
- Cash only.
- The best swimming is from the small beach south of the restaurants.
