Narta Lagoon

#66 among destinations in Albania

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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The Lagoon of Narta is a lagoon of the Adriatic Sea on the Mediterranean Sea in the central coast of Albania. The lagoon extends north of the Bay of Vlorë on the eastern shore of the Strait of Otranto and is separated from the sea by a narrow littoral strip, consisting of an alluvial dune. It has a surface area of 41.8 km² with a maximal depth of 1.5 m. ()

Local name: Laguna e Nartës Maximum depth: 5 ftElevation: -10 ft b.s.l.Coordinates: 40°32'8"N, 19°25'24"E

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VlorëAlbania

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Narta Lagoon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Muradie Mosque, Independence Monument, Skelë Castle, Flag's Square.

5.8 miSE
Mosque
Muradie Mosque, Vlorë
148 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vlorë, a coastal city in Albania, stands the historic Muradie Mosque, an architectural gem and a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry. This mosque, a significant religious site, is not just a place of worship but also a symbol of the...
5.7 miSE
Monuments and statues
Independence Monument, Vlorë
146 min walk • The Independence Monument in Vlorë, Albania, stands as a proud testament to the nation's enduring struggle for sovereignty. This imposing statue is an emblematic landmark of the city, commemorating the Albanian Declaration of Independence from the Ottoman Empire on...
6.5 miSE
Forts and castles
Skelë Castle, Vlorë
165 min walk • Skelë Castle, a historic fortress perched above the city of Vlorë, Albania, stands as a testament to the region's storied past. This castle, often overlooked in comparison to more famous European fortifications, offers visitors a unique glimpse into Albania's rich...
5.7 miSE
Square
Flag's Square, Vlorë
146 min walk • The Flag's Square is the main plaza in Vlorë, Albania, dedicated to the Albanian Declaration of Independence. In its center is the Independence Monument, a sculpture worked by Albanian artist, Mumtaz Dhrami.
3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Vjosa-Narta Protected Landscape
77 min walk • The Vjosa-Narta Protected Landscape is a protected landscape area in southwestern Albania. It covers a total area of 194.12 square kilometres, encompassing the lagoon of Narta along with the estuary of the Vjosë and its surrounding areas dotted with freshwater wetlands, marshlands, reed beds, woodlands, islands and sandy beaches.
1.7 miSW
Island
Zvërnec Island
44 min walk • Zvërnec Island is an island within the Narta Lagoon in southern Albania. The island is nearly all covered with tall pine trees and is just east of a much smaller island. It is 430m in length and has a maximum width of 300m. Zvërnec Island is connected to the mainland by a 270m long wooden bridge.
1.7 miSW
40°31'3"N • 19°24'9"E
Church of Zvërnec Monastery, Vlorë
43 min walk • Church
6.1 miSE
Universities and schools
Pavarësia University, Vlorë
155 min walk • "Pavarësia" University of Vlorë is a university in Vlorë, Albania, that was established in 2009. The university was created in 2009 by decision No. 279 of the Council of Ministers of Albania and acts according to the law No 9741 given by the Ministry of Education and Science.
3.5 miS
Harbor
Port of Vlorë
91 min walk • The Port of Vlorë or Vlorë Harbor is a port of Albania in the city of Vlorë, Albania. The Port of Vlora is the second largest in the country. Vlore comprises a dry cargo port, the Vlore 1 petroleum port and a fishing harbour. The Port is considered as part of the Lungomare Master Plan in Vlorë.
6.5 miSE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Flamurtari Stadium, Vlorë
166 min walk • Flamurtari Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Vlorë, Albania. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of KS Flamurtari Vlorë. The stadium has a capacity of 8.200 people.

Narta Lagoon

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Narta Lagoon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)