Lake Bovilla, Mountain reservoir in Tirana region, Albania.
Lake Bovilla stretches across 4.6 square kilometers between limestone cliffs, offering clear waters surrounded by mountainous terrain reaching heights of 1600 meters.
The construction of Lake Bovilla began in 1988, paused during Albania's political changes, resumed with Italian support in 1993, and completed its filling process in 1998.
Nine mountain villages surrounding Lake Bovilla maintain traditional agricultural practices, adapting their way of life around the water resource.
The reservoir supplies 50 percent of Tirana's drinking water through a system of advanced filtration and distribution networks connecting to the capital.
The lake's limestone canyon walls create natural climbing routes, while the waters host specific fish species like Schneider and Barbus carp.
Address: Albania
GPS coordinates: 41.44528,19.86667
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:59
In Albania, national parks, ancient ruins, thermal springs, and coastal sites form a diverse landscape. From the Alpine peaks of Theth to the archaeological remains of Butrint, each location reveals the country's natural formations and cultural heritage. The terrain includes mountain passes, river canyons, coastal cliffs, and traditional villages.
Krujë Fortress
9.2 km
Dajti
10 km
Bovilla Lake
2.6 km
Musée national d’histoire « Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg »
9.2 km
World Headquarters of the Bektashi
12.9 km
National Ethnographic Museum
9.2 km
Zgërdhesh
8.3 km
Dajti National Park
10.1 km
Bunk’Art
10.2 km
Shtamë Pass National Park
8.8 km
Dajti Castle
11.4 km
Kamëz Stadium
11.1 km
Fethiye Mosque (Krujë)
9.2 km
Kokonozi Mosque
13.3 km
Bazaar Mosque
9.4 km
Teqe of Dollme
9.2 km
Dajti Ekspres
10.5 km
ATSH Building
13.3 km
King Zog (statue)
12.7 km
Shkallë e Tujanit
6.3 km
Ura e Brarit
6.8 km
Qafështamë Nature Park
8.8 km
Buste d'Avni Rustemi
13.4 km
Shijakus' house
12.8 km
House of Hasan Reshat Petrela
13.2 km
Banesa Petrela
13.3 km
Dajti Mountain National Park
10.2 km
Banesa Petrela
13.3 kmReviews
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