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Komani Lake, in pictures

The gorge, the ferry, the meltwater and the passes. Click any photograph to open it full size — arrow keys move through the set.

Dawn mist rising off Komani Lake between the canyon walls — Komani gorge

Kayakers paddling a narrow side arm of the lake — Kayaking

Pine forest and limestone ridges above the Valbona valley — Valbona

The Koman ferry entering the narrowest part of the gorge — The ferry

A waterfall dropping into the Shala River in early summer — Shala River

Boats moored at dusk with the canyon in silhouette — Blue hour

Hikers crossing the Qafa e Valbonës pass in clear weather — The pass

Late afternoon light turning the gorge walls gold — Golden hour

Meltwater pools on the upper Shala River — Turquoise water

The morning ferry leaving Koman pier — Departure

A double kayak on flat water beneath vertical cliffs — Flat water

Beech forest on the descent into Theth — Theth valley

A walker silhouetted on the ridge above Çerem — High pasture

Two small boats crossing in the middle of the lake — Crossing

Sunset over the Drin valley from the dam road — Sunset

Grunas waterfall in the Theth national park — Grunas falls

Shoot it yourself

Photography-friendly departures

Private boats can leave at 06:00 for the mist, or run late for the last light in the gorge. Just ask when you book.

Private boat charter · €350