Protecting Lake Ohrid, Albania and Macedonia

Dita botërore e Ligatinave (tokave me uje) festohet cdo 2 shkurt. Kjo ditë shënon dhe datën e miratimit të konventës së ligatinave në 2 shkurt 1971 në qytetin Iranian Ramsar në brigjet e Detit Kaspik. Që nga 1997, Sekretariati i Ramsarit shpërndan materiale që ndihmojnë në rritjen e ndërgjegjësimit publik për rëndësinë dhe vlerat e ligatinave, ose tokat me ujë. Ligatinat e sigurta mund të reduktojnë dëmet që shkaktohen nga katastrofat dhe mund të ndikojnë në rimëkëmbjen e shpejtë pas tyre. Në gjithë ligatinat janë të rrezikuara, të paktën 64% e tyre janë zhdukur që nga 1990 Shqiperia ka 4 zona te mbrojtura Ramsar: Liqeni i Shkodres dhe Buna, Laguna e Karavastase, Liqeni i Prespes dhe Liqeni i Butrintit.  Ndersa ish republika Jugosllave e Maqedonise ka dy zona Ramsar, Liqeni i Prespes dhe liqeni Dorjan. Si mund të ndihmojmë të gjithë për t'i mbrojtur ligatinat? Komunitetet Të zbulojnë cilat janë ligatinat në zonat e tyre, si përdoren dhe cfarë varet nga a

Very Nice Travel, is a travel blogger, who dedicated a full article to what to do a see in Ohrid city, an UNESCO site. Their video is posted in Youtube, and you can see some of the most beautiful attractions that Ohrid offer for all visitors. "Ohrid is a large town in southwestern Macedonia on the shore of Lake Ohrid. A town of vast history and heritage, it was made a UNESCO heritage site in 1980. Nestled between high mountains up to 2,800 m and Lake Ohrid, it is not only a place of historic significance but also of outstanding natural beauty. Ohrid had 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and has been referred to as a "Jerusalem (of the Balkans)”. Ohrid is the jewel in Macedonia's crown. Archaeological finds indicate that Ohrid, is one of the oldest human settlements in all of Europe. The lake itself is over three million years old. Ohrid town is first mentioned in Greek documents from 353 BCE, when it was known as Lychnidos - or, “the city of light.” Only mu

Mali i Thate has seen many visitors this winter. It is situated around Lake Ohrid, in an altitude 2288 meters above the sea level.  The tour to Mali i Thate, all covered in snow, is organized by some local travel agencies including Visit Pogradec, or High Albania Mountain Club etc. This tour takes 8-9 hours, climbing to the Pllaja e Pusit, the highest peak of Mali i Thate. When you arrive on the top of this Mountain, the view is really rewarding. You will see from there three lakes: Lake Ohrid, Big and Small Prespa Lakes. If it is a good weather, you can see this amazing and breathtaking view. In the winter, maybe is difficult to have that view, since the lakes are mostly hidden under the clouds. These part of Pogradec was unexplored until now by locals themselves. But now, many people from other parts of Albania and foreign tourists are climbing to these mountainous area.  They also are learning about the natural heritage of Lake Ohrid Region. Albanian side of Lake Ohrid

The independent is listing the best places to visit in January. The period after Christmas is not so shiny period to travel. But despite that, The Independent suggest 10 best weekend getaways for people who like best foodies, culture, nature, adventure etc. Ohrid is among 10 countries that Independent suggest for traveling during this winter. Here is what Independent writes in its article for Ohrid:  Best for off-the-beaten-track: Ohrid Ohrid, Macedonia’s eighth-largest city, was once famous for having 365 churches, one for each day of the year. Sometimes known as the ‘Jerusalem of the Balkans’, both the city and Lake Ohrid beside it are Unesco-protected sights. Until recently, the city didn’t draw huge numbers of UK tourists, but with limited Wizz Air flights operating between Luton and Ohrid once again from April, the city is within easy reach of travellers in search of adventure. See more:  https://goo.gl/srwSdn