National Parks of Albania
Albania's 15 national parks protect brown bear forests, alpine peaks, lagoon flamingos and ancient ruins — often within an hour of each other.
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A silver-fir forest above Korçë — a cool, quiet retreat with easy family walks.
Tirana's balcony — beech forests, easy trails and paragliding launches 15 minutes from the capital by cable car.
Visit Dajti National Park for the cable car ride, Adriatic views, and mountain hiking. Escape Tirana for adventure and fresh air. Discover Albania today.
A vast pine forest and lagoon on the Adriatic hosting Europe's largest colony of Dalmatian pelicans.
Southern Albania's largest national park — fir and pine forest, thermal springs and canyons around Përmet.
Pine-clad limestone ridges, waterfalls and the country's largest Bektashi shrine.
Two lakes shared with Greece and North Macedonia, rich in pelicans, hermit chapels on Maligrad Island and centuries-old villages.
A rugged, little-visited park on the Macedonian border — Balkan lynx, brown bear and glacial lakes.
A cathedral of limestone peaks, glacial rivers and stone tower houses at the heart of the Albanian Alps — home to the Blue Eye of Theth and the trail to Valbona.
Explore Valbona Valley's alpine peaks. Hike the Valbona-Theth pass, visit the crystal river, and enjoy local farm food. Plan your 2026 mountain escape now.
Frequently asked
Q.How many national parks does Albania have?
Albania has 15 national parks covering alpine peaks, coastal wetlands, ancient forests and archaeological landscapes across the country.
Q.Which national park is best for first-time visitors?
Theth and Valbona offer classic alpine scenery with well-known trails. Butrint combines nature with UNESCO archaeology, and Llogara offers dramatic mountain-meets-sea views.
Q.Do you need a permit to enter Albania's national parks?
Most parks are free to enter. Butrint and a few visitor centres charge a small ticket. Camping and drone use may have local rules — always check signage or rangers on site.
Q.What wildlife can you see in Albanian national parks?
Brown bear, wolf, chamois and lynx live in the northern and eastern parks. Flamingos and pelicans thrive at Divjakë-Karavasta; golden eagles patrol the alpine peaks.
Q.When is the best time to visit Albania's national parks?
Late spring through early autumn is best for hiking. Coastal wetlands are excellent in spring and autumn migration; alpine parks close to snow between November and April.
Top national parks of albania to visit
- Bredhi i Drenovës National Park· Korçë
- Dajti Mountain National Park· Tirana
- Dajti National Park· Tirana
- Divjakë-Karavasta National Park· Fier
- Fir of Hotovë National Park· Gjirokastër
- Mount Tomorr National Park· Berat
- Prespa National Park· Korçë
- Shebenik National Park· Elbasan
- Theth National Park· Shkodër
- Valbona Valley· Kukës
Popular across Albania
Ksamil, Dhërmi, Jale and the full Albanian Riviera.
Theth, Valbona, Llogara and the Albanian Alps.
Ohrid, Skadar, Koman and Prespa.
Grunas, Sotira, Peshtura and the Osum canyon falls.
Rozafa, Berat, Gjirokastër, Krujë and Petrelë.
Tirana, Berat, Gjirokastër, Shkodër and Vlorë.
Sazan, Ksamil islets and the Karaburun peninsula.
Theth, Qeparo, Voskopojë and Zagoria stone villages.
UNESCO cities, Ottoman quarters and ancient ruins.
Off-the-map spots most travellers never reach.
The Riviera drive, SH20 to Theth and Alps loops.