Vjosa-Narta Protected Landscape, Protected landscape near Vlorë, Albania.

The Vjosa-Narta Protected Landscape is a natural area on the Adriatic coast with wetlands, farmland, forests, and coastal zones. The protected area extends from sea level to approximately 246 meters (807 feet) in elevation and encompasses roughly 19,738 hectares of varied habitats.

The Vjosa was declared Europe's first Wild River National Park on 15 March 2023 at a ceremony in Tepelenë attended by Prime Minister Edi Rama, concluding a years-long campaign by the Ministry of Tourism and Environment with Patagonia, IUCN and local NGOs. Activists Besjana Guri and Olsi Nika received the Goldman Prize for their advocacy. In 2025 UNESCO designated the park a biosphere reserve.

Local communities have practiced fishing in the Narta Lagoon for generations and remain deeply connected to the water. Today, residents participate actively in conservation efforts to protect the wetlands and the wildlife they depend on.

The protected area is easily accessible from the nearby city of Vlorë. Wear sturdy footwear if you plan to explore the wetlands, as the ground can be uneven and soft in places.

The Narta Lagoon is separated from the Adriatic by a narrow sandy bar covered with pine forest and linked to the sea by two artificial channels. The landscape records 741 animal species and subspecies, among them 194 bird species, and 26 globally threatened species live here, including the Dalmatian pelican and the greater flamingo.