Zvërnec Island & Monastery
Byzantine monastery on a lagoon island
Zvërnec, Vlorë, Vlorë County
Albanian RivieraVlorë
About
Zvërnec is a small wooded island in the Narta Lagoon near Vlorë, connected to the mainland by a 270 m wooden footbridge. It is home to St. Mary's Monastery, a well-preserved 13th–14th century Byzantine church protected as a cultural monument since 1963. The peaceful island and surrounding lagoon are a popular spot for walks and birdwatching.
Practical info
- Entry Fee
- Free
- Best Season
- June – September
- Typical visit
- 3–5 hours
- Outdoor
Did You Know?
Reached by a 270-metre wooden footbridge across the Narta Lagoon, this island monastery of St. Mary dates to the Byzantine period, and Marigo Posio, who embroidered Albania's first flag, is buried in its cemetery.