Driloni Park

Drilon, or Voloreka as the people of Pogradec call it, is one of nature's true wonders. It lies 5 km east of Pogradec, right next to the tourist village of Tushemisht.

Drilon is a karst spring made up of three streams of water that flow a few dozen metres before pouring into the south-eastern shore of the lake.

The main one forms a large pool where you can stroll, go out in a rowing boat and enjoy the rich plant and animal life.

Alders, plane trees, poplars, weeping willows and reed beds keep the air cool and clean.

The swans and other birds that live here, along with the fresh fish, make for a wonderful landscape.

The springs of the Drilon river rise at the foot of the hills and are a sight beyond compare. You can visit this natural monument by following the Pogradec – Customs post – Saint Naum road. It is a large spring whose water wells up vertically at the base of a limestone block before flowing on into Lake Ohrid. The water comes from Lake Prespa through the Dry Mountain (Mali i Thatë) and emerges as a single large spring with a flow of 7 m³/s.

Along part of the Drilon river lies Drilon Park, surrounded by dense vegetation and home to a rich animal life. It was a favourite holiday spot of King Zog and of Enver Hoxha. You can visit his house, which has since been turned into a hotel and restaurant.