Lake Bovilla
Emerald reservoir beneath Mount Gamti
near Tirana, Tirana County
Tirana & CentralKrujë
About
Lake Bovilla is a 4.6 km² reservoir about 14 km northeast of Tirana, created in the 1990s by damming the Tërkuzë river. Surrounded by steep limestone cliffs and the peak of Mount Gamti, it provides most of Tirana's drinking water and is a popular day-trip viewpoint. It lies within the Dajti Mountain protected area.
Practical info
- Entry Fee
- Free
- Best Season
- May – October
- Typical visit
- 2.5–5 hours
- Car recommended
- Outdoor
Did You Know?
The reservoir behind the Bovilla Dam supplies most of the drinking water for Albania's capital, Tirana.