Koman

From the moment I learned about Lake Koman, Albania I knew I had to visit the place. All the Lake Koman pictures I’ve seen looked mind-blowing, out of this work and unreal, and then when I read about visiting Lake Koman every single report just confirmed that yes, this is a spectacular place that somehow still not so many people know about.

When I was planning my trip to Albania I put Lake Koman in my itinerary right away. Even if a trip was a bit exhausting (seriously, I fell asleep at 9 that evening, that’s how tired I was), it was definitely worth the effort and fatigue. Lake Koman definitely lives up to its hype and it exceeded my expectation.

When you plan your Albania itinerary be sure to include Lake Koman in it too. You will not be disappointed, this is surely one of the best places to visit in Albania and one of the most beautiful lakes you will ever see!

About Lake Koman, Albania

Located in the northern part of Albania, not far from Shkoder and just a stone’s throw away from the spectacular Valbona Valley National Park, Lake Koman is in fact the artificial lake (the reservoir). It was created when the hydroelectric power station was built in the 1980s on the Drin River with the 115-meters high dam on one side, near Komani village (hence the name of the lake).

But even if this breathtaking place was created by humans, it doesn’t feel that way. Lake Komani is secluded and wild, and the surrounding doesn’t feel like it was touched by a human’s hand (except for a few occasional villages along the way).

The emerald water, so clear that it looks unreal, meanders for over 70 kilometers through mountains, in the narrowest place surrounded by vertical canyon walls, the width is only 50 meters (usually it’s around 400 meters).

The place is also home to numerous species of animals and birds, if you are lucky you might spot them around when visiting Lake Koman.