‘Why is nobody talking about this place?’ Solo traveller declares ‘stunning’ Lake Ohrid one of Europe’s most UNDERRATED spots – and stays cost just 7 a night [Video]

03:32 EST 09 Dec 2023 , updated 03:32 EST 09 Dec 2023

Even in off-peak seasons, Europe’s main tourist destinations see lengthy queues and sky-high hotel prices. 

There are alternatives on the Continent, though – eye-catching hidden gems unscathed by large crowds, with stays that don’t cost the earth.

Picturesque Lake Ohrid falls into this category, as revealed by solo traveller Natasha Whitley in a fascinating and informative TikTok video.

Lake Ohrid, which straddles the mountainous border of North Macedonia and Albania, gives Lake Como a run for its money for scenery and is cheap as chips, with Natasha asking her 69,400 followers: ‘Why is nobody talking about one of Europe’s most underrated and affordable spots that’s perfect for a weekend getaway?’ 

In the video she describes Lake Ohrid, a Unesco World Heritage site, as one of the highlights of a trip she took around the Balkans. A place that’s uncrowded and ‘so peaceful to walk around’.