Narta Lagoon

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Narta Lagoon

The lagoon and nearby A2 motorway seen from the northeast
Map showing the location of Narta Lagoon
Location Western Lowland of Albania
Nearest city Vlore
Coordinates 40°32′N 19°26′E / 40.53°N 19.43°E / 40.53; 19.43Coordinates: 40°32′N 19°26′E / 40.53°N 19.43°E / 40.53; 19.43
Designation Lagoon

Narta Lagoon is a protected area and one of the biggest lagoons in Albania. It is located in the southern edge of shores near Vlora. There is a general area of 41.8 km2, about 1/3 of which is used for Skoefotina saltwork. This lagoon extends to the SE area of the Vlora Bay and is separated from the Adriatic Sea by a narrow littoral strip consisting of an alluvial dune of about 8 km wide and a width of 100 to 1400 m. It is formed by the constant accumulation of solid flow of the Vjosa River.[1]

Narta Lagoon is named after the village of Nartë, which is found on the lagoon's southern shores. In the lagoon are two islands. The larger one is named Zvërnec Island. A wooden footbridge connects Nartë to the island, where a 13th-century monastery is located.

References

  1. ↑ N.Pano, Pasuritë ujore të Shqipërisë. Tiranë 2005, ISBN 987-99956-1087-6.

See also

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