The route, step by step
2.5 km
- Water
- Beach
- Bridge
- Forest
Highlights
- A 13th-century Byzantine monastery on an island
- A historic 270-metre wooden footbridge
- Narta Lagoon, with pine forest and wetlands
- A waterbird sanctuary, including flamingos
Before you go
- About 20 km from Vlorë; allow travel time
- The wooden bridge at sunrise gives the best light
- No admission fee; donations are welcome
- Bring binoculars for the lagoon birdlife
With Tour Alb
Our driver drops you at the Zvërnec car park and waits while you cross the bridge and look round the island.
Nearby trails
hardLlogara National Park · hikeMount Çika Peak
Maja e Çikës
20 km↑ 1000 m6–8 h
Albania's most dramatic coastal mountain, combining forest and alpine ridge with views of the Riviera and the sea far below.
Best: April to October
moderateLlogara National Park · hikeLlogara Pass Loop
Kalimi i Llogarasë
12 km↑ 430 m3.3–5 h
A manageable full loop through Llogara's dramatic landscape, where mountains drop straight to the sea, with the option to go higher if you want.
Best: April to October
easyApollonia · heritage walkApollonia Archaeological Park Walk
Parku Arkeologjik i Apollonisë
3 km2–4 h
Albania's leading archaeological site, with extensive Greek and Roman ruins set among olive groves on the ancient Ionian coast.
Best: year-round
Questions
- How long does the Zvërnec Monastery & Narta Lagoon Walk take?
- About 1–1.5 h for 2.5 km round trip.
- How hard is the Zvërnec Monastery & Narta Lagoon Walk?
- Easy.
- When is the best time to visit Zvërnec Monastery & Narta Lagoon Walk?
- year-round
- Is there an entrance fee for Zvërnec Monastery & Narta Lagoon Walk?
- Free (donations appreciated)
- How do I get to Zvërnec Monastery & Narta Lagoon Walk?
- Our driver drops you at the Zvërnec car park and waits while you cross the bridge and look round the island. The walk starts at Zvërnec parking and wooden bridge.
Sources
Compiled from these public sources. Conditions change: check locally before you set off.
