Shkodër District

Natural attractions in Shkodër District

Albania's Natural Wonders

This collection highlights the diverse hydrology and geology of northern Albania, centered around the Shkodër region and the Accursed Mountains. The selection features prominent Alpine landmarks like the Grunas and Valbona waterfalls, the glacial Jezerca lakes, and the karst springs of Theth. It also includes the expansive Komani Lake reservoir, prehistoric cave sites such as Gajtan, and various natural springs and wetlands characteristic of the Drin River basin and the surrounding limestone massifs.

Albania's Natural Wonders — Map

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Blue Eye

Karst spring and waterfall located near the village of Theth, known for its deep blue pool and cold mountain water.

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Valbona's Waterfall

High-altitude waterfall near Rrogam that marks the origin of the Valbona River in the Accursed Mountains.

Granit Temaj / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Grunas Waterfall

A 30-meter waterfall in Theth National Park, designated as a natural monument and fed by Alpine snowmelt.

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Blue Eye

Deep natural pool formed by a karst spring within the Black River canyon near Theth.

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Komani Lake

Lake Koman is a reservoir on the Drin River in northern Albania. Lake Koman is surrounded by dense forested hills, vertical slopes, deep…

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Gajtan, Albania

Gajtan is a settlement in the former Guri i Zi municipality, Shkodër County, northern Albania.

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Shpella e Zojes

Limestone cave in the Shkodër region, traditionally associated with local religious pilgrimage and folklore.

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Pusi i Thellë

Wetland area located in the Shkodër district near the coastal plains.

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Këneta

Small marshland and wetland ecosystem situated in the northern Albanian lowlands.

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Spring of Water "Sheu i Bardhë"

Mountain spring providing fresh drinking water, located along the hiking trails of the Albanian Alps.

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Liqenjtë e Jezercës

Collection of six glacial lakes situated in the Jezerca Massif, the highest part of the Accursed Mountains.

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Burimi i Kovaçëve

Natural spring and fountain used as a local water source.

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Burimi i Lajthizës

High-altitude spring in the northern mountains, recognized as a source of natural mineral water.

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Dajç-2

Local water well and spring located in the Dajç area near the Buna River.

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