The Vjosa River is Europe's first Wild River National Park that was designated on 15 March 2023. The park was declared a natural ecosystem by decision of the Council of Ministers, in compliance with Law 81/2017 "On Protected Areas".The river valley is considered Albania's biodiversity hotspot, offering ideal aquatic habitats for over 1,100 species of wildlife, including otters, the endangered Egyptian vulture and the critically endangered Balkan lynx, of which only 15 are estimated to remain.
Vjosa National Park Routes
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Points of interest
Sopoti Waterfall
The waterfall is one of the most visited place in Permet. Located, 600 m above sea level near the village of Sterbec, water falls below the top pea...
Kelcyre Gorge
The Kelcyre Gorge is a gorge in southern Albania created by the river Vjose, near the town of Kelcyre. This beautiful and uniqe place found along t...
Viroi Lake
Located only 3km from Gjirokastra, Viroi Lake can be considered as the hidden paradise. It is a mysterious cave with crystal waters, and many under...