Llogara Nation Park

The Llogara National Park is in Albania's southeast, the Ceraunian Mountains, which overlook the Albanian Riviera. The park is small, encompassing approximately 3.90 square miles (10.1 square kilometers), making it the country's second-smallest national park after Zall Gjocaj. Llogara is also close to Butrint National Park, which provides a wonderful opportunity to see and study the ancient Greek and Roman city's ruins.

The park's topography is covered in dense trees for the most part. Along with the hilly forests, the park also has alpine meadows and very steep rock cliffs that make for dramatic scenery. The park is well-known for its diversity, which includes breathtaking mountains and a stunning sun-drenched shoreline. Because of the combination of the Mediterranean, mountain, and other physical elements that make the region rather distinctive, much of the vegetation is endemic.

Ash, black pine, silver fir, kermes oak, and Bulgarian fir are among the deciduous and coniferous trees found in The Llogara National Park. The Mediterranean breezes have sculpted the trees, which are frequently leaning or presenting different shapes. Roe deer, fallow deer, chamois, European wildcat, red fox, otter, and wolf all thrive in the lush foliage. There are a variety of bird species, with the mighty golden eagle and the griffon vulture being two of the more notable sightings.

Location: the Ceraunian Mountains, the southeastern region of Albania

Highlights: Ceraunian Mountains, Llogara Pass, Albanian Riviera, ...

Best time to visit: April, May, and early June