Kaneo Beach

A small pebble beach in Kaneo, the old fishing quarter of Ohrid, below the cliff with the Church of St John at Kaneo. In summer it is one of the favourite places in town for a swim, with clear water close to the shore and cafés along the waterfront. The beach is reached on foot from the old town, along the lakeside walkway or down the path from the church, and boats to the town harbour stop at its jetty.

Visiting Kaneo

The beach is pebbly, so reef shoes make swimming and walking easier, and it is busier at weekends and in peak summer. The Church of St John at Kaneo stands on the cliff above it, usually dated to the 13th century, and documents show it stood before 1447; entry is free, with donations welcome, modest dress is asked for, and the narrow paths fill when tour groups arrive, so midday is crowded. The walk from the old town takes between 10 and 40 minutes depending on your pace and route. Sunset is the highlight, and golden hour gives the best light for photographing the church against the lake. Cafés and restaurants line the water in Kaneo.