Church of Saint Mary in Maligrad

This beautiful Byzantine chapel from

the 14th-century is located on the tiny island Mali Grad in the southern end of Lake Prespa.

The only way to get to the church is by boat, which is a beautiful 10-minute trip on which you can see flocks of birds, pelicans, and the view of three countries without turning your head. On the island, there’s a small pathway leading through some fig trees up into a cave sheltering the tiny church and a wooden platform.

The place is so quiet and undisturbed with an atmosphere of calmness. Inside the chapel are a few old chalk paintings.