Shala River
The Shala River is a crystal-clear alpine river in the Albanian Alps, reached by boat across Lake Koman. Its turquoise water, riverside beaches and dramatic canyon walls have made it one of northern Albania's most loved day-trip destinations.
Shala River
- Beach · Culture · Food
- Private tour
- Difficulty: moderate
- Boat trip
- Group or Self-guided tour
- Difficulty: easy
- Food · Nature
- Self-guided tour
- Difficulty: moderate
- Beach
- Group or Private or Self-guided tour
- Difficulty: easy
- Beach · Boat trip · Culture
- Private tour
- Difficulty: easy
About Shala River
Where it is
A tributary of Komani Lake, reached only by boat Part of Albanian Alps.
How to get there
Speedboat from Koman, 45 min.
Best time to visit
June to September.
How long to spend
Half a day.
Things to do
- Swim in the turquoise river
- Lunch at the riverside guesthouses
- Kayak on the lake
Nearby places
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Questions travelers ask
How do you reach the Shala River?
Only by boat. It is a tributary of Komani Lake with no road in — about forty-five minutes by speedboat from Koman.
Can you swim there?
It is the reason most people go: shallow, turquoise and clear, with guesthouses along the bank.
How long does it take?
Half a day, counting the boat in both directions.
When is the best time?
June to September.
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