Ohrid
The Place...
Located on the largest freshwater lake in Europe, and ringed by mountains, Ohrid is unknown to most. And yet it is one of only 28 sites worldwide that is designated by UNESCO as both naturally and culturally unique. The medieval town is located on one of the oldest settlement sites in Europe and was selected by Phillip of Macedon II and then Tsar Samuel for their strategic fortresses. At one time, over 300 churches ringed the lake which became known as the Jerusalem of the Balkans. Many still exist today.
Bears,wolves and lynx still roam the mountains of Galicica National Park just south of Ohrid while the lake itself hosts over 200 endemic species and is considered the most biologically diverse lake in the world. Numerous waterfowl overwinter here in internationally important wetlands visible from our facility.
However if you wish to get away, Ohrid is a well-placed hub to discover the region with Corfu, Thessaloniki, Sofia and Skopje all within ready driving distance. Inexpensive flights from Ohrid and Thessaloniki put the entire Mediterranean at your doorstep for ready weekend trips away. North Macedonia uses the dinar, not the Euro, reducing your cost of living considerably. Stay at this aldeo and you'll quickly understand why UNESCO rates Ohrid as 'superlative'.
Working...
The Ohrid Aldea uses a converted top floor restaurant as its workspace with an inspiring view out to the lake and surrounding mountains. Ohrid is serviced through a broadband mesh network which provides convenient access across the city. Our facility is serviced with dedicated and reliable broadband.
The studio comes complete with complimentary wifi access, refreshments, a meeting room and multifunction printers.
Living...
Residents of the Ohrid Aldea are co-located in a four star waterfront facility right in Ohrid. Single and shared rooms are available. Each room is at least 260 sq feet (24 sq meters) in size and comes with king bed (or double twins), a coffee maker and small refrigerator, a private bathroom, a desk and complimentary wifi.
Daily breakfast is included with excellent coffee (our partners operate their own roastery). Want something different? Walk out the door and follow the cobblestone streets to the smell of Turkish coffee and oven-baked bureks
We have arranged for a discount laundry service. All residents have access to a gym and running/cycling paths commence right in front of the facility.
Playing...
In winter, the adjacent Galicica National Park offers backcountry skiing and hiking with the trek to Magoro Peak (2255m) rated as the most spectacular in the country.
Once the snow flies, Papova Sapka features both groomed pistes and extensive glades and backcountry terrain. And near Bitola, Pelister offers world class cat-skiing with runs up to 4km long.
Cyclists circumnavigate Lake Ohrid through Albania and back. And for the less ambitious Ohrid features a network of running and cycling routes through the hills of town.
Logistics...
Ohrid is serviced by St. Paul the Apostle international airport with daily inexpensive flights from Milan, Amsterdam and the EuroAirport (Basel). As a town of 41000 inhabitants, it features numerous grocery stores, pharmacies and two hospitals.
Aldeo provides a full-time concierge to support all of our residents and organizes weekly excursions for those who wish to discover the region.