TIRANA, June 2 /ATA/ Lake Shkodra offers a lot opportunities for all tourists who want to enjoy active tourism.
Prime Minister Edi Rama shared in the social media today a view of the glorious sunset over Lake Shkodra, which is also an attraction for water sports.
Lake Shkodra is the largest in the Balkan Peninsula and is located on the border between Albania and Montenegro. It is considered one of the most important tourist centers in the region.
This lake is also one of the richest areas in Europe for biodiversity, with a variety of fish and waterfowl. In the International Waterfowl Census for 2025, Lake Shkodra was ranked the second with 23,899 individuals, for the number of species.
The lake’s fauna is diverse and rich with 45 species of fish and 270 species of birds. These birds make up 87% of the entire Ornithofauna of Albania.
The pelican, the largest bird in Europe is certainly a gem of this wealth. The deepest point of the lake is about 45 meters. The city of Shkodra is located at the southeastern end and the lake is named after it. /m.m/a.f/p.s./
