Ruins of abandoned villages
The ruins of abandoned villages are a good opportunity for visitors to walk and discover the lesser-known and more peaceful places in Prespa, hidden in the mountains.
The easiest to reach is Daseri, near Pili. The only remains are the wall of the school and the stone bases of the houses. In Agathoto you can find the remains of a small church, hidden behind rocks and trees.
Almost nothing remains of the Latsista settlement, situated amongst the small hills behind Mikrolimni. It is an ideal place for bird watching, due to the wetlands found there.
Krania, where only a few houses remain, is situated a few kilometres further on. On the way there you can enjoy a unique view of the lake.
Sfika, in the mountains above Oxia was once quite a large village as can be seen from the size of the church, where only one fresco remains. The church is hidden in the forest and it is a delightful surprise to discover it so far from any inhabited area.
Churches
Most of the churches, basilicas and monasteries found in Prespa correspond to Byzantine and post-Byzantine styles. Even though some churches are not open to the public, you can still admire their external architecture.
- Church of Agios Germanos 11th c.
- Church of Agios Athanasios end of the 18th c.Both located in the village of Agios Germanos. They are known especially for their well-preserved frescoes.
- Basilica of Agios Achilleios 976-1014 AD Located on the island of Agios Achilleios in the Small Prespa lake. It is an example of the survival of Early Christian architectural style in the Byzantine period.
- Ruins of the Church of the 12 Apostles 11th c.- 12th c, Church of Agios Georgios End of the 15th c, Church of Agios Dimitrios, ruined Monastery of Panagia Porphyra mid 16th c. - All located on the island of Agios Achilleios. Frescoes can be found in Prespa either inside churches and hermitages or on the cliffs near the hermitages. These last ones can easily be seen during a boat trip on Great Prespa Lake, which can be arranged in the village of Psarades.
- Hermitage of Panagia Eleousa Beginning of the 15th c.. It is the largest hermitage, which housed the largest number of monks. Frescoes in its interior are a particular example of the painting produced in this corner of the Great Prespa Lake.- Hermitage of the Metamorphosis 13th c.. Leaving Psarades in a boat for the hermitage of Panagia Eleousa, we pass a small stretch of shore with a bay where the hermitage of the Metamorphosis stands, protected by the rocks.
- Hermitage of the Mikri Analipsis 15th c.. The second hermitage we meet along the lakeshore after the frescoes on the rocks is that of the Mikri Analipsis. It is high up in a small cavity in the rock and it is difficult to approach.
Museum of fossils and coins in Vrondero
Ask in the restaurant-bar of the village to visit the museum.Ioannis Nonas founded this museum in April 2005. There is a large collection of fossils that were found in the surrounding area, as well as a collection of old coins and stamps.
Exhibition of old Prespa artefacts and tools in Plati
Located in the hotel Platithea in the village of Plati, where the owner of the hotel has gathered many old artefacts from the region. There are artefacts from the two world wars as well as various objects used in everyday life
