Narta Lagoon
Vlora · Short trip · north of Vlora
Shallow protected lagoon north of the bay, known for flamingos and the Vjosa–Narta wetlands, surrounding Zvërnec Island.
Tourist attractions
The sights of Tirana and Vlora — museums, castles, old quarters, beaches and viewpoints — findable by name and on the map, next to the verified businesses around them.
Karaburun Peninsula & Marine Park
Vlora · Boat trip · across Vlora Bay
Albania's only marine national park — wild peninsula coast, sea caves and secluded bays, explored by boat from Vlora or Orikum.
Haxhi Ali Cave
Vlora · Boat only · on the Karaburun coast
Albania's largest sea cave, near Cape Gjuhëza on Karaburun, entered by small boat on Karaburun tours.
Llogara National Park & Pass
Vlora · Short trip · ~25 km south of Vlora (longer by the winding SH8 road)
Pine-forested 1,027 m pass on the SH8 where the road drops to the Ionian Riviera — the Flag Pine, paragliding and panoramic viewpoints.