Protected mountain areas in Shkodra County attract adventure and nature tourists. They draw both local and foreign visitors who seek authentic experiences in the heart of the mountains.

In January, snowfall makes these areas even more attractive. Tourists enjoy the landscapes covered in snow.

Agim Dardha, Director of the Protected Areas Administration, told ATSh that Theth, Boga, Vermosh, Lëpushë, and Razëm are key destinations for adventure tourism. Wild nature and mountain terrain create ideal conditions for challenging experiences, he said.

After recent snowfall, ski lovers and winter hikers prefer these areas. They use natural slopes and snowy trails.

Dardha urged visitors to explore alpine paths with local guides. He stressed this helps prevent accidents caused by snow conditions.

He added that these parks remained among the most visited destinations throughout last year.

According to Dardha, the number of visitors to protected areas has increased in recent years.

Last year, more than one million visitors explored protected areas in Shkodra County. These included Velipoja, the Buna River, Lake Shkodra, and the Albanian Alps National Park, which covers Theth, Vermosh, Lëpushë, Razëm, and Boga.

The Shala River was the most visited destination.

From January to December, protected areas welcomed 1,298,200 visitors. Of these, 785,820 were local tourists and 512,380 were foreign visitors.

With its large protected areas, Shkodra remains one of Albania’s strongest regions for nature, cultural, and historical tourism.

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