Buna River-Velipoja Protected Landscape, Protected natural landscape in northwestern Albania.

Buna River-Velipojë Protected Landscape covers the Drin estuary, the Viluni lagoon, the Buna river and its mouth, and the Gulf of Drin along Velipojë on the Adriatic. The Buna flows out of Lake Shkodër, the largest lake in Southern and Southeastern Europe. Its flat, shallow terrain holds alluvial forests, dry grasslands, marshes, shrublands, estuaries, freshwater wetlands and beaches.

The region underwent a major hydrological shift around the 15th century when river channels naturally changed their course and formation. This transformation shaped the landscape structure that exists today.

Fishing communities here continue customs passed down through generations, working the waterways in ways that have changed little over decades. Their practices shape how people interact with and depend on the river and wetlands today.

The area is reachable but requires proper planning since wetlands can be wet and weather conditions change quickly. Visitors should arrive prepared with appropriate gear and clothing for outdoor conditions.

The area serves as a major migration route for birds moving between inland regions and the sea during their journeys. Over a hundred bird species pass through here during their seasonal movements.