Prior to the collapse of the Warsaw pact and the 1992 declaration of the Republic of Albania, Pogradec was a popular resort destination. However, with the dissolution of the Socialist Republic, and in the ensuing years of Balkan wars, tourism income was affected in the region leaving buildings empty and Pogradec solely dependent on its agricultural products and exposed to cross border trafficking, as people struggled to earn money for housing and food.

Investors from successful tourism businesses across the lake in Macedonia and elsewhere have recently spearheaded new private investment in the hotel sector in Pogradec. Hotels are being built or renovated and refurbished, and infrastructure is promised to be improving throughout.

Good to know:

• Pogradec Art Gallery(in the center). 09.00-16.00. - It has works from well known Pogradec painters. 
• Pogradec museum. 09.00-16.00. - Pogradec has a rich museum with antiques and ancient testimonials. 
• Old Orthodox Church (Church of Kisha e re - Pogradec "Saint Maria") (in the oldtown). 
• Church of "Resurrection". a new build Church 
• Mosque in the Center of the town (Xhamia), Rruga Andon Xoxa. 
• Mosque in the hill. 
• Lasgush Poradeci Statue. Statue of renown Pogradec native poet 
• Mitrush Kuteli Statue. Statue of renown Pogradec native poet