Mali me Gropa-Bizë-Martanesh Protected Landscape

The protected area spans over 25,266 hectares, containing dense forests, upland meadows, caves, glacial valleys, and lakes across mountainous terrain.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature designated this area as a Category V protected landscape on January 31, 2007.

The landscape connects three municipalities - Xibër, Martanesh, and Shëngjergj - where local communities maintain traditional environmental practices.

Visitors can access information through the official website akzm.gov.al or contact the management office at +35542258120 for guided tours.

The area houses 209 vertebrate species and 450 vascular plants, including brown bears, lynx, golden eagles, and rare alpine flowers.

Inception: January 31, 2007

GPS coordinates: 41.37345,20.02446

Latest update: March 9, 2025 23:21