Llogara National Park

Llogara National Park
Parku Kombëtar i Llogarasë/Llogorasë
IUCN category II (national park)

Forests of Llogara National Park
Map showing the location of Llogara National Park
Location District of Vlorë, south-west Albania
Nearest city Vlora
Coordinates 40°12′52″N 19°34′51″E / 40.2145°N 19.5809°ECoordinates: 40°12′52″N 19°34′51″E / 40.2145°N 19.5809°E[1]
Area 1,010 ha (2,500 acres)
Established 1966

Llogara or Llogora National Park (Albanian: Parku Kombëtar i Llogarasë/Llogorasë) is a national park in Albania declared since 1966 by the Albanian Government.[2] The park covers an area of 1,010 hectares (2,500 acres) and protects the forests on the north side of the Llogara Pass between a height from 470 to 2,018 m (1,542 to 6,621 ft) above sea level. In the park can be found many black pine (Pinus nigra) trees, Bosnian pines (Pinus heldreichii), Bulgarian fir, (Abies borisii-sign) and ash trees (Fraxinus).

Air currents around the area have caused trees to bend in many interesting shapes, like the Pisha e Flamurit.[3]

Fauna

Griffon vulture

Recreation

Along the road are several restaurants, hotels, and a small wooden cabin complex. The area of the park and the surrounding mountains are used mainly for hiking and tracking tours. A paragliding site serving annually as an international competition venue is located south of Llogara. Along the twisting road are several local vendors of honey and mountain tea. Caesar's Pass (Qafa e Cezarit) named after Julius Caesar who set foot in the area in pursuit of Pompey is also located near Llogara Pass.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Llogara National Park". protectedplanet.net.
  2. ↑ "RRJETI I ZONAVE TE MBROJTURA NE SHQIPERI" (PDF). Albanian Ministry of Environment, Forests and Water Administration. Retrieved 2010-06-30.
  3. ↑ "Llogara National Park". CMS Lounge.

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