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National parks in Albania
Albania has 11 national parks in this guide. The oldest is Tomorr Mountain National Park (1956); the largest is Albanian Alps National Park (828 km²).
Butrint National ParkRoman theatreAncient ruins, lagoon and wetlands on Albania's far southern Ionian coastWetlandsCoastIslandsBest Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Llogara National ParkLlogara PassAlpine meadows, pine forests and sea views on Albania's Ionian coastMountainsForestMeadowsBest May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Vjosa Wild River National ParkVjosa RiverFree-flowing river with canyons, rapids and islands in southern AlbaniaRiversGorgesIslandsBest May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Divjakë-Karavasta National ParkKaravasta LagoonLagoon, pine woods and pelican colonies on Albania's Adriatic coastWetlandsCoastForestBest Apr–May, Sep–Oct
Dajti National ParkDajti Ekspres Cable CarRugged mountain park with a cable car above Tirana in central AlbaniaMountainsForestGorgesBest May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Albanian Alps National ParkMaja e JezercësLimestone peaks, glaciers and remote valleys in northern AlbaniaMountainsKarstForestBest Jun–Sep
Tomorr Mountain National ParkTomorr massifKarst limestone massif of forests and flowers in southern AlbaniaMountainsKarstForestBest May–Sep
Shebenik National ParkMaja e ShebenikutGlacial lakes, beech forests and rugged peaks on Albania's eastern borderMountainsLakesForestBest Jun–Sep
Lurë-Dejë Mountain National ParkLura LakesGlacial lakes, beech and pine forest in the mountains of northeastern AlbaniaMountainsLakesForestBest Jun–Sep
Prespa National Park (Albania)Great Prespa LakeTwo high tectonic lakes, reed beds and oak and beech forest in southeastern AlbaniaLakesMountainsWetlandsBest May–Sep
Fir of Hotova National ParkFrashërBulgarian fir forest, canyons and thermal springs in southeastern AlbaniaForestGorgesMountainsBest May–Oct