Lake Koman

Most people cross Lake Koman by ferry to reach Valbonë in the Albanian Alps. Since we've already been there, we decided to try something different: take the boat to Shala River and paddleboard back, wildcamping along the way 🛶⛺.

Shala River used to be a hidden gem with crystal-clear waters, but that has clearly changed! Maybe it was the weather 🌧️, maybe the crowds of chain-smoking tourists playing loud music 🚬, maybe the debris of a recent storm floating around … whatever the reason, we didn't like it there.

Finding spots to camp didn't look doable either, so we admitted defeat and took the boat back. We found a nice spot along the lake and decided to go on some day-trip adventures instead. Exploring quieter corners of the lake on the other side of the dam turned out to be the perfect alternative!Read more