Shkodër Lake

Lake Shkoder, Shkoder, Albania

What to expect

Shkodër Lake, also known as Lake Skadar or Lake Scutari, is the largest lake in Southern Europe, located on the border of Albania and Montenegro. The lake is a karst lake with a surface area that seasonally fluctuates between 370 km2 and 530 km2. It has a maximum length of 44 km and a maximum width of 14 km. The lake is home to several small islands, including Beška and Grmožur, and has a diverse range of flora and fauna. The Montenegrin part of the lake and its surrounding area were declared a national park in 1983, while the Albanian part has been designated as a Managed Nature Reserve. The lake is a great place to visit for families who love nature and the outdoors, with its beautiful scenery and diverse wildlife

Plan your family visit to the Shkodër Lake with these blog insights 👇

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Albania with children: Ideal travel route + 2 insider tips

Albania with children: Ideal travel route + 2 insider tips
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Shkodra and the Shkodra-Lake. "Already then, we noticed the numerous cyclists who dashed through the city."

Highlights: The children wanted a pool, so we found a wonderful campsite with a large pool and restaurant, where we had a great spot ✨