🏞️ Lake📸 Tourist Attraction

Ishmi

Tirana County, Albania

4.5 (0)

Overview

River in Albania. It lies in Albania's western lowlands near the Adriatic–Ionian coast, at its best from late spring through early autumn.

Why visit: Ancient lakes and turquoise rivers — Ohrid, Shkodër, Koman and the Vjosa among them.

Things to do

›Walk the shoreline
›Take a boat or kayak out
›Swim in the warmer months
›Eat fresh fish at a lakeside taverna

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Travel Information

Best time

May – September (warm enough to swim)

Weather

Mediterranean western lowlands — hot, dry, sunny summers (28–33°C) and mild, wetter winters (8–15°C); the nearby sea stays swimmable from June into October.

Entry fee

Usually free; boat trips charged separately

Hours

Open access, daylight hours

Est. budget

₹800 – ₹3,000 for the day

Duration

Half day

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