Lake Shkodër

Lake Shkodër is yet another border lake in Albania. This lake is located in the country's extreme northwest, on the border with Montenegro, and is named for the village of Shkodër, which is tucked away on its southeast bank. The largest lake in all of Southern Europe is this one.

Numerous names, such as Lake Shkodra in Albanian, Lake Scutari in Italian, and Lake Skadar in Montenegrin, are also used to refer to Lake Shkodër. While the Albanian portion of the lake is a RAMSAR site and nature reserve, the Montenegrin portion is protected as a national park.

It is renowned for having a wide variety of freshwater species and is the habitat of many different fish, including eels, bleak, and carp. One of Europe's most significant bird reserves, the lake also serves as a habitat for over 270 different bird species, including pelicans, herons, and cormorants. Of course, bird watching is a huge pastime in this area. Interestingly, despite being quite far away, Lake Ohrid and Lake Shkodër are connected by the Drin River, which runs from Ohrid to Shkodër.

Lake Shkodër, like the majority of other lakes in Albania, provides a variety of outdoor pursuits, including boating, fishing, hiking, camping, and cycling.

Location: on the border with Montenegro