Antigone Archaeological Park is one of the most important and amazing places in Gjirokastra. This park is characterized by its rich history and the great archaeological heritage it includes. The history of the Archaeological Park of Antigone begins with the ancient period, when this place was an important Illyrian city. It was founded by the Illyrian king, Antigona, and then developed as an impor

Perched majestically on the Ionian coast of Albania, the archaeological park and Illyrian city of Amantia stand as a captivating testament to ancient history. Dating back to the 5th century BC, this site boasts a wealth of cultural heritage, nestled amidst breathtaking natural surroundings atop a hill. Over the years, it has been a focal point for extensive study and excavation. Recent efforts le

The Ancient City of Finiq is located 10 km southwest of Delvina, on a hill next to the village of Finiq. The Ancient City of Finic, also known as Foinika, is an ancient Illyrian city and the capital of the Kaons. It is also the place where the agreement of Finic was drawn up, which ended the First Macedonian War. Finiqi is recognized as a monument of cultural heritage, of the "Archaeology" type,

The Tale Valley in Kune-Vain lies towards the southwestern area of Shengjin city, with its position on the west of Lezha Island and Shengjin Island villages.  With an area of 4393.2 ha, it is considered one of the most beautiful destinations in Albania. Kune – Vain – Tale Valley is an area of rich places a

The Drenovë Fir National Park is located in the district of Korça, just 10 km from the city and 6 km from the village of Drenovë. It covers an area of 1,380 ha in the Morava mountain range. The park received its status in 1966 and takes its name from the fir that characterizes it. In this park you will find wonderful nature and places of historical importance from our cultural he

Blue Eye is located 18 km northeast of the city of Saranda, near the national road Gjirokastër-Delvinë-Saranda. The protected area of Blue Eye was declared a natural park in January 2022. The park with an area of 293.30 ha is surrounded by dense and evergreen vegetation. The contrast between the depth of the spring, the sun's rays, and the shade of the trees gives the spring its blue co

Llogara National Park is one of the most important natural spots in the south of Albania. It is located 40 km southeast of the city of Vlora, on the border between the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea. The park with an area of 10.1 square kilometers has an amazing flora. There are different types of trees such as deciduous and coniferous. Among them we mention Bosnian pine, black pine, Bulgarian f

The National Park in Lurë-Dejë lies in northeastern Albania with an area of 202.42 kilometers including Kunora e Luna, the former Zalle-Gjocaj National Park and Malin e Dejë. The park was declared an International Park in 1966 to protect different ecosystems and biodiversity. Kunora of Luna is also called Eden by the Albanians. With a distance of 137 kilometers from Tirana, this par

Lake Ulza is in the northern part of the Mat River and has an area of 13.5 square kilometers. It is located near the villages of Shtreze and Bushkash and the town of Ulza, from where it gets its name. The lake is located within the territory of the District of Dibra, north of Mati, on the eastern edge of the Skanderbeg Mountains that rise between the region and the coast and at a distance of abou

Divjakë-Karavasta National Park is the largest wetland complex in Albania, consisting of four lagoons (Karavasta, Godullat, Godullat e Pishës, Spiaxho) with an area of nearly 5,000 hectares. It includes the sand dunes and the river delta located in the central part of the Western Region, between the Shkumbin River in the north and the Seman River (Myzeqesa Canal) in the south, 40 km west

The Shebenik-Jablanica National Park is located in the northeast of Librazhd and extends over an area of about 34,000 ha. It is covered by forests, water sources and two large rivers with a length of 22 km. In the north, the Qarrishtë river joins the Rrapun river, and in the south, the Bushtricë river joins the Shkumbin river. The park has also 14 glacial lakes at an altitude of over 190

Fir of Hotova National Park is located in the area of Frashër, about 35 km from the city of Përmet, to its northeast. The park is considered without a doubt, as the green lung of the Mediterranean with an extension of 1200 ha. The wonderful view stretches from the valley of Lumnica to the top of Kokojka Mountain. Flora and fauna are characterized by a wonderful biodiversity, consisting

The Karaburun-Sazan Marine National Park extends over the space of 1 nautical mile, along the Karaburun Peninsula (from Saint Vasili Cape to the Langadha site) and around the Sazan Island. The "Karaburun-Sazan" aquatic/marine ecosystem, declared a "Marine National Park" on 26.01.2022, expands from 12,428 ha to 12,437.7 ha. Karaburun Peninsula is a nature reserve, while Sazan Island is a military

Tomorri National Park lies on Tomorri mountain in the southern region of Albania, 30 km east of Berat and northwest of Çorovoda.  The park has an area of ​​about 26,000 ha and an altitude of 800 m to 1000 m above sea level. It was declared a National Park in 1996 and is an integral part of the magnificent Tomorri mountain, which reaches a height of 2,416 m above sea level at its pe

Gashi river is located in the northeast of the Albanian Alps, in Tropoja. The river is bordered to the north by Montenegro and to the north-east by Kosovo. It has an area of 3000 ha and a length of about 27 km. The Gashi River was declared a natural reserve in 1996. The Gashi River is part of the UNESCO world natural heritage, precisely because of the old beech forests, which also hide rare fauna

Natural Reserves, "Kardhiq's Fir ” is located in Gjirokastra District. It has a current surface of 4303.6 ha. This reserve is divided into two sub-areas: The Central sub-zone which includes the main forest and bush habitats and is defined as an area with high and rare values for natural heritage and biodiversity and in which the highest degree of protection is applied, ensuring an undistu

Theth National Park is located in the heart of the Albanian Alps, in area of “Bjeshkeve të Namuna”, with a surface of 2,630 ha (26.3 km2) and at a distance of 70 km from the city of Shkodra. The park was established to protect different ecosystems, biodiversity, cultural and historical heritage of the region. It is dominated by a high terrain, with a variety of natural features i

The Korab-Koritnik Nature Park is located in the District of Dibra and Kukes, between the rivers Drini i Zi and Drini i Bardhë, with an area of 55,550 ha. The natural park is named after the mountains of Korabi and Koritnik. Korabi is the highest peak of both Albania and North Macedonia and stands at an altitude of 2,764 m. Korabi and Koritniku are recognized as an internationally important

The Qafë Shtamë Nature Park is located about 25 km northeast of the city of Kruja, near the municipality of Culli. Qafeshtama with a height of 1230 m serves as a connecting bridge between the area of Kruja and the valley of Mati in the north.  Qafshtames Park was established in 1996. It has a beautiful mountain landscape consisting mainly of pine forests, several small lakes and la

  Zall Gjocaj National Park is located in Mati district, Dibër. With an area of 140 ha, the park together with the area around it has high biodiversity values.According to phytogeography, the park consists of endemic and subendemic species, alpine meadows, glacial lakes, numerous streams and a fauna with special characteristics. In the forest there are: pine, arren, oak, ash, etc. In