The Shala River source is placed at Thethi National Park in the Albanian Alps and continues its flow through Shala valley, where it collects the waters of all the springs and brooks around the villages of the Shala and Shoshi valleys.

The meeting point of Shala River with Komani Lake, on its last kilometers, creates some magnificent shores compared with Tayland nature. In recent years this is one of the most attractive river destinations in the Albanian Alps.

This destination is part of Shoshi administrative unit, of Dukagjini, where is placed even Molla e Shoshit and Blini i Guri te Lekes.

Shala River is an isolated place with high peaks around, the rushing flow of cristal clear water of Shala river offers to adventurers a panoramic view compared with Thailand and has been ranked as one of the most beautiful destinations in Albania.

All the adventurers can enjoy the trip exploring the area by boat, hiking in the surrounding peaks with spectacular views, as well as diving into the cool water of Shala River, or camping.

In recent years, three accommodation units have been set up in this place, Eagle Land Guesthouse, Bee Eco Guesthouse, and Blini Park guesthouse which also offer bar-restaurant service for tourist visiting this area.

How to get to Shala River

The Shala River can only be reached by boat from the Koman Dam. About 40 boats are operating during April – October season, departing every day in the time interval between 09.00-10.00h and return to Koman from Shala River around 15.00h.

To reach this destination from each point of the country, you must return on the segment Bushat – Vau Dejes – Koman, Shkodra region, for 45 km of a trip that requires a drive of 1.5 hours.

From Tirana and Shkodra there are also facilities like a fixed public transport line to Koman with minibusses of 14-19 seats that depart early morning.

• From Tirana, 04.50 am from Gazheli fuel;
• From Shkodra 06.30 am from any hotel or from the point of Hotel Rozafa.

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You can find typical local transfers around Albanian Alps here.