Travel Guide

Place to Visit: Lake Shkodra

Largest Lake on the Balkan Peninsula

Northern Albania, Albania

Located in north-west Albania/eastern Montenegro and bisected by the Montenegro/ Albanian border, the 370 sq. km Lake Shkodra is the largest lake on the Balkan Peninsula and has an average depth of only 8m and a maximum of 44m. It is also a popular summer holiday destination for eastern Europeans.

Great Reasons To Visit

  • Hire a bicycle and follow rural trails along the lakeshore.
  • Head out to Mesi Bridge, one of the most exquisite in Albania.
  • Visit Shkodra castle for fine views of the city.

Background

The water is generally warm and is rich in fish.

Relaxing

Lake Shkodra

The city of Shkodra is situated on the south-eastern side of the lake, whilst on the south-western is Shiroka beach.

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