Attraction
Zvërnec Island & Monastery
Vlorë, Albania
About Zvërnec Island & Monastery
Zvërnec is a wooded island in the Narta Lagoon north of Vlorë, connected to the shore by a long wooden footbridge. It holds the Byzantine monastery of St Mary. The surrounding lagoon is an important area for birdlife, including flamingos in winter.
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Information source: Albanian National Tourism Agency
Good to know
- Is Zvërnec Island & Monastery worth visiting?
- Zvërnec Island & Monastery is one of the attraction highlights we list in Albania. This page covers what to know before you go and which restaurants are nearby.
- Where can I eat near Zvërnec Island & Monastery?
- Nearby restaurants are listed on this page. Those already on Woltaro can be booked online; the others are shown for reference with their address and map location.
- When is the best time to visit Zvërnec Island & Monastery?
- Shoulder season, late spring and early autumn, is generally quieter and cooler than midsummer, when popular spots in Albania are busiest around midday.
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