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National parks · 16 parks

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Albania has 16 national parks covering about 3,295 km² in total. The largest is Albanian Alps National Park (828 km²); the oldest, Tomorr Mountain National Park, dates from 1956.

Albanian Alps National Park Albanian Alps National Park828 km² · since 2022 National Park - Fir of Hotova National Park - Fir of Hotova360 km² · since 1996 Shebenik National Park Shebenik National Park339 km² · since 2008 Prespa National Park Prespa National Park276 km² · since 1999 Tomorr Mountain National Park Tomorr Mountain National Park272 km² · since 1956 Dajti National Park Dajti National Park247 km² · since 1966 Divjakë-Karavasta National Park Divjakë-Karavasta National Park222 km² · since 2007 Lurë-Dejë Mountain National Park Lurë-Dejë Mountain National Park193 km² · since 1966 Zall-Gjoçaj National Park Zall-Gjoçaj National Park193 km² · since 1996 Vjosa Wild River National Park Vjosa Wild River National Park127 km² · since 2023 Butrint National Park Butrint National Park94 km² · since 2013 Valbonë Valley National Park Valbonë Valley National Park80 km² · since 1966 Thethi National Park Thethi National Park26 km² · since 1966 Fir of Drenovë National Park Fir of Drenovë National Park14 km² · since 1966 Nationalpark Lura Nationalpark Lura13 km² · since 1966 Llogara National Park Llogara National Park10 km² · since 1966

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National parks in Albania at a glance

Albania has 16 national parks covering about 3,295 km² — roughly 11.5% of the country's 28,748 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 46% of that area.

Largest national parks

  1. Albanian Alps National Park — 828 km², since 2022
  2. National Park - Fir of Hotova — 360 km², since 1996
  3. Shebenik National Park — 339 km², since 2008
  4. Prespa National Park — 276 km², since 1999
  5. Tomorr Mountain National Park — 272 km², since 1956

Oldest national parks

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Frequently asked questions

How many national parks are there in Albania?

Albania has 16 national parks covering about 3,295 km² in total. The largest is Albanian Alps National Park (828 km²); the oldest, Tomorr Mountain National Park, dates from 1956.

What are the largest national parks in Albania?

Albanian Alps National Park (828 km²), National Park - Fir of Hotova (360 km²), Shebenik National Park (339 km²), Prespa National Park (276 km²) and Tomorr Mountain National Park (272 km²).

How much of Albania is national park?

About 11.5% of the country — 3,295 km² of national parks out of 28,748 km² in total.

What is the oldest national park in Albania?

Tomorr Mountain National Park, established in 1956, followed by Dajti National Park (1966), Lurë-Dejë Mountain National Park (1966) and Valbonë Valley National Park (1966).