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Vjosa River, The Wild Heart of Europe

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The Vjosa River, one of Europe’s last wild rivers, flows 272km from Greece’s Pindus Mountains to Albania’s Adriatic coast, passing through gorges, valleys, and villages steeped in history. Its turquoise waters and surrounding habitats are home to over 1,100 species, including the critically endangered European eel and the rarely sighted Egyptian vulture, making it a vital lifeline for wildlife and local communities.

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Things to do and see in Albania

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There are many wonderful beaches from Vlora to Ksamil, including Dhërmi, Gjipe, Jal, Himara, Qeparo, Borsh, Lukova, and Pulebardha ones. Visitors interested in history might plan trips to the archeological site of Butrint, as well as the cities of Berat and Gjirokaster.
Walking on trails and discovering the most untamed nature is abundant from Shkodra, which is home to the largest lake on the Balkan peninsula, via Koman to Theth and Valbona.

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