Updated: (01/12/2015)
The National Parks in Albania are run by National Agency of Protected Areas (AKZM Home) . There are 15 National Parks and along with 2 Strict Nature Reserves, 7 Natural Monuments, 7 Managed areas/Natural Parks and 5 Protected Landscapes. Below you will find details of the National Parks in Albania.
From Alps and glacial lakes to roman ruins and hot springs, Albania has quite a diverse set of Habitats to explore. The AKZM was only recently formed in February 2015 and in line with EU directives are already managing their habitats for the benefit of preservation and our futures. Albania has had National Parks since 1966 and this renewed focus on the preserving nature through AKZM is encouraging. Together with Parks Dinarides, a union of National Parks between Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia will form the Dinaric Arc Parks project to preserve valuable eco-systems and form a joined approach to National Parks.
National Parks of Albania:
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| National Park | Location |
| 1. Bredhi i Drenovës
7. Llogara 8. Lura 9. Prespa 10. Qafështamë 12. Theth 13. Tomorri Mountain 14. Valbona Valley 15. Zall Gjocaj |
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*More activities may be available at individual parks.
Information:
| National Parks Contact details |
Main Contact: +355 (4) 222 5068 Postal Address: National Agency of Protected Areas Rruga Norbert Jokl KP:1000 Tirana Albania Website: www.akzm.gov.al |
| Languages of Albania | Albanian Italian Greek English |
| Currency | Lekë |
| Population | 2 821 977 (2011 Census) |
| Time zone | GMT +01:00 |
| InformationWebsite | www.albania.al |
| Inoculations (Suggested) | Routine Vaccines: – Measles-mumps-rubella(MMR) – Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis – Chickenpox (Varicella) – Polio Necessary Vaccines – Yellow Fever (Certificate Required) Travellers suggested Vaccines: – Hepatitis A – Hepatitis B – Tetanus – Rabies – Tick-Borne Encephalitis (If outdoors frequently) |
| Emergency Telephone No. | Main Number – 127 or 04 2222 235 |
| British Travel Advice | www.gov.uk |
| American Travel Advice | www.travel.state.gov |
| Electricity | 220/240 volts – 2 Pin Europlug (Type C & E/F) |
| International Airports | “Mother Theresa” International Airport (TIA) (Also known as Rinas Int. Airport) |
| Drinking Water Quality | Poor: Bottled Water & UHT Milk |
| Albania’s Land Mass | 2 874 800 ha |
| National Parks Area | 210 667 ha |
| % of National Parks Land to Albania’s Mass | 7.33% of AL Land Mass |
| % of AL National Parks To World Land Mass (14 842 900 000 ha) |
0.00142% |
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