Vlorë

Nature

Zvërnec Island

An island in the Narta Lagoon near Vlorë in southern Albania. It's a pleasant spot for a walk amid scenery where the lagoon and nature blend together.

Nature

Narta Lagoon

An Adriatic lagoon north of the Bay of Vlorë, separated from the sea by a narrow strip of sand dunes. It offers calm waters and a distinctive coastal landscape.

Castles & palaces

Kanina Fortress

An old fortress ruin in the village of Kaninë, near Vlorë, offering a sense of southwestern Albania's history.

Temples & religious sites

Muradie Mosque

A mosque on Vlorë's central square, letting you experience Islamic architecture right in the heart of the city. Surrounded by roads on all sides, it's a natural sight as you pass through.

Heritage & monuments

Independence Monument

A monument commemorating Albania's declaration of independence, standing in Flag Square. It's located near the building where the first Albanian government operated in 1913, making both worth visiting together.

Temples & religious sites

St. Mary's Monastery, Zvërnec

An Albanian Orthodox monastery on Zvërnec Island within the Narta Lagoon, northwest of Vlorë. Set on a small island in the lagoon, it creates a striking scene.

Nature

Lungara

A mountainous area in southwestern Albania rising between the Bay of Vlorë and the Shushicë Valley. It's a great place to walk along open ridgelines and take in the surrounding scenery.

Temples & religious sites

Kisha Katolike

A cathedral located in downtown Vlorë, seat of the Albanian Greek Catholic Church. Step inside to take in its quiet, peaceful atmosphere.