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Come and discover the soul of Northern Albania at Shkodra Lake, the largest lake in the Balkans, which we share with our neighbors in Montenegro. It’s a place of serene beauty, where the calm, clear waters are ringed by dramatic karst mountains and lush wetlands teeming with birdlife. You can rent a kayak to explore the quiet coves at your own pace or join a traditional boat tour to uncover hidden monasteries and floating water lily meadows. For a simple pleasure, do as the locals do and cycle the scenic path from Shkodra town to the lakeside villages of Shiroka and Zogaj for a swim and some of the best carp you'll ever taste.

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