Vjosa-Narta Protected Landscape

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

The Vjosa-Narta Protected Landscape encompasses 19,738 hectares of diverse environments including wetlands, agricultural lands, forests, and coastal zones along the Adriatic Sea.

The Albanian government established this protected area through a Council of Ministers decision in 2004 to preserve the natural resources and ecological systems.

Local communities maintain traditional fishing practices in the Narta Lagoon while participating in environmental conservation programs to safeguard their natural heritage.

Visitors can access the protected area through the nearby city of Vlorë, with the landscape extending from sea level to an elevation of 246 meters.

The Narta Lagoon within the protected area hosts 47 percent of Albania's Mallard population and 35 percent of the national Eurasian Coot population.

Inception: 2004

GPS coordinates: 40.58333,19.38333

Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:40

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