Shkodra Lake
Shkodra Lake
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Joc
102 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
If you're staying in Shkodër, a cycle around the lake is a must. Beautiful scenery and quiet pebble beaches await. Cows and horses roam freely, and there are plenty of birds to spot (and even a small bird-watching hide a little further down the road from Shiroka). There is an abandoned building on the way to the town, which you can walk around for €1. It's quite a strange look-out but worth your time, to get some lovely views. Shiroka itself has a few small cafes and restaurants, stop by for some lunch or a drink by the water front.
Written 13 July 2024
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Mohamed Sami
Alexandria, Egypt1,710 contributions
Oct 2021
A little lake between Albania and adjacent Montenegro. Nice restaurant overlooking the lake with varieties of food. There is a small area for nice panoramic views over the lake. Not to be missed if you are visiting the city of Shkoder.
Written 30 September 2022
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DLC
Lake Country, Canada26 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Overrated! Don’t waste your time and money. They over sell the experience and wildlife you will see. We saw 2 birds - common birds. You will spend 2 hours in the hot sun sitting on a slow moving boat-seeing lily pads and that is about it. A long drive with toll bridges - parking is almost impossible. A wasted day!
Written 16 August 2023
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Barbara M
3 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
The cruise on Shkodra Lake was very sad. It is chaotic at the boat launch. The boats are filled to capacity with little room to move around. First half hour was very pretty BUT then the rest of the lake cruise was FULL OF TRASH. So sad. The boat companies need to get together and get big nets and clean it up if they want to continue to have tourist.
Written 3 August 2024
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Dubai Fam
Dubai, United Arab Emirates895 contributions
Oct 2021
The views from the castle and especially Sarisalltik mountain were amazing. Thanks to our tour guide as he was very knowledgeable about the culture and history of the area and was friendly which made our lives easier during the tour. One of the best for bird spotting. I have visited this place before and must congratulate for uplifting the restaurants and cafes around also that there are good roads from Shkoder to Shiroka to cycle and that’s what loads of people do early mornings. Well done for spirit of community doing so. The night life is something else over there, kind of loud type, but hey if I don’t like, others do, right. The Place is majestic if I can put it in words and should be more look after. And yes, what a lovely, delightful lunch by the lake. Btw, No Ones wears Masks over there.
Written 12 October 2021
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joo31
London, UK1,069 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Amazing place and one of the best in Albania for birdspotting. I would highly recommend. I have visited this place before and must congratulate for uplifting thebrestaurants and caffess arround also that there are good road from Shkoder to Shiroka to cycle and thats what loads peoople do early mornings. Well done for spirit of community doing so. I must only critisize the boat which is used at night with very loud music and lights. Im sure its fun and attractive but for wildlife its probably not. I would also like to see improovement in jext few years in getting reed of dirt and trash . Please Do Appereciate what you have!! Place is really magic and should be more look after. Highly recommend to visit.
Written 8 August 2021
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Adriatik Tours LLC
Durres, Albania20 contributions
Jul 2018 • Business
To visit the largest lake in southern Europe it's always wonderful, To relax in beautiful nature, to see lake and the mountains on each side. It's very nice to take a boat trip around the lake.The food in Shiroka village is delicous , do not miss to order a Krabe ne tjegull its a special dish from the area.
Written 18 August 2018
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supertramphobsy
Vienna, Austria3 contributions
Jul 2012 • Friends
shkodra lake is rly worth a visit, we took a bike and ride on the shore of the lake for miles... it may be like other lakes but just the landscape arround is fabulous to make sport and have a relaxing swim in the lake...
Written 22 January 2013
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PaulaJC56
London, UK128 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Absolutely disgusted at the lack of care and respect for this alleged nature park. The entire area around the lake is heavily littered with no apparent clean up practice undertaken judging by the extent during an off peak season visit. What angers me is that this area is obviously a huge money maker for Shkoder with a large amount of restaurants, hostels etc (all nicely decorated) having been built around it, not to mention the reliance on fishing of the lake. Yet despite this lake giving so much to the community it is treated like a rubbish dump and will ultimately have long term ramifications to the rich biodiversity and the government's ability to make money.
Respect nature, the amount of reviews stating this, yet why is nothing being done about it? You can invest millions in building roads, restaurants and pathways but can't practice best conservation practice. Sad example of a country that holds no respect for nature and I include the barbaric treatment of stray dogs in this as well.
Photos are examples of the prolific litter.
Respect nature, the amount of reviews stating this, yet why is nothing being done about it? You can invest millions in building roads, restaurants and pathways but can't practice best conservation practice. Sad example of a country that holds no respect for nature and I include the barbaric treatment of stray dogs in this as well.
Photos are examples of the prolific litter.
Written 2 October 2018
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MissQ91
San Clemente, CA20 contributions
Oct 2016 • Family
Shkodra Lake is a peaceful paradise. Best way to explore the area is in a bike ride. You can also walk using the relatively new trail around the lake. There are several restaurants and coffee shops on the lake that offer good food, mostly organic with a spectacular view. Prices vary at the same time staying very reasonable. The best time to visit is April, May when the wild flowers are in the full bloom. There are locals that offer guided tours on the mountain next to it. If you are traveling through Albania is a must see.
Written 25 May 2017
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Bonjour,
Pourriez-vous m'indiquer le trajet que vous avez pris pour aller voir le pont?
Merci
Written 24 April 2023
Hallo,
ist es möglich auf der albanischen Seite des Skutarisees eine Bootstour zu buchen?
Written 6 August 2021
Подскажите пожалуйста, где можно арендовать лодку, чтобы покататься по озеру? Со стороны Шкодера
Written 30 June 2019
Shiroke has two smaller grocery stores that have most of what you will need if your visiting, but if you need a bigger store they aren't far.
Written 23 July 2018
Ich wuerde gerne dort einen Motorroller leihen. Weiß jemand, wo das moeglich ist?
Written 17 August 2017
Are there places to swim where it is not too crowded?
Written 10 August 2017
Yes! There are may place to swim! A lot of people ,from Scutari almost,used to swim in this lake! You,just need to ask someone there,and is too easy! You need 7-9 min only,with car from the Buna bridge,on your right,coming from Scutari city,only..!!
Written 11 August 2017
Czy są szanse obserwacji ciekawych gatunków ptaków pod koniec sierpnia ? Jeśli tak, to gdzie najlepiej?
Written 4 August 2017
si paga per vedere il lago?
Written 8 May 2016
No e tutto gratis , puoi vedere dal lato di taraboshi che ha una vista spetacolare sia dal lato di scutari
Written 10 May 2016
Where is the better place near the lake to park the camper (Shiroka place?)? Is it possible to have a bicycle tour near the lake (we have bike with us)? It's nice around there?
Written 5 April 2016
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