St. Mary’s Monastery in Zvërnec, Albania

About six miles (11 kilometers) northwest of Vlorë is a small peninsula that grants access to Zvërnec Islands. The road cuts through a charming pine forest that is also home to several hiking trails and a couple of bunkers. Pass the tiny village of Zvërnec, the road comes to an end, and this is where the wooden bridge that goes to the island is located. Maps refer to the place as Zvërnec Islands, as there are indeed two islands in the Narta Lagoon. The wooden bridge leads to the bigger…

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