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Nicaj-Shalë

Shkodër County, Albania · Europe

About Nicaj-Shalë

Nicaj-Shalë works well as a base: 15 minutes from Nicaj-Shosh, 9km from Theth National Park.

Nicaj-Shalë is a town located in Shkodër County, Albania. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Nicaj-Shalë sits in Albania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Tirane time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Nicaj-Shalë to your route.

About Nicaj-Shalë

Shalë is a former municipality in the Shkodër County, northwestern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Shkodër. The population at the 2011 census was 1,804. Its name comes from the Shala tribe which lives in the area. The municipal unit covers the upper course of

Read more the river Shalë, and part of the Accursed Mountains range. There are eleven small mountain villages in the municipality: Breg-Lumi, Abat, Nicaj-Shalë, Lekaj, Vuksanaj, Pecaj, Theth, Ndërlysaj, Gimaj, Nen-Mavriq, Mekshaj, and Lotaj. It is part of the Dukagjin Highlands region.

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Where is Nicaj-Shalë located?

Nicaj-Shalë is located in Shkodër County, Albania, Europe. The coordinates are 42.2994 latitude, 19.8050 longitude.

What is the population of Nicaj-Shalë?

Nicaj-Shalë has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Albania.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Albania
Region
Shkodër County
Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Coordinates
42.2994, 19.8050

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Albania

Police
129
Ambulance
127
Fire
128
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Nicaj-Shalë

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Theth National Park

A remote Alpine valley in the Accursed Mountains with a dramatic waterfall, a stone church, and the Lock-In Tower of Albanian legend.

9 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Valbona Valley National Park

A glacial valley in the northern Albanian Alps reached by road from Bajram Curri, the usual base for the Theth crossing.

16 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lake Koman

A steep-sided reservoir on the Drin crossed by a car ferry to Fierzë, connecting the road network to the northern Albanian Alps.

22 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Valbona Valley

A breathtaking glacial valley in the Albanian Alps connected to Theth by a legendary mountain hiking trail through the Accursed Mountains.

26 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Prokletije National Park

A rugged border massif in eastern Montenegro reached via Gusinje and Plav, with Grebaje and Ropojana valleys accessible by car.

26 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Grlo Sokolovo

'Falcon's Throat': a railed viewpoint on the Kučka Korita plateau hanging over a 1,000 m sheer drop into the Cijevna river canyon, with Prokletije peaks behind. A scenic mountain road from Podgorica ends a 15-minute walk away.

29 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Shkodër

The Balkan Peninsula's largest lake shared with Montenegro, surrounded by dramatic mountains and the imposing Rozafa Castle.

30 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Rozafa Castle

A hilltop castle above Shkodër overlooking the confluence of three rivers and Lake Skadar, with a drivable access road to the gate.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Nicaj-Shalë

  • 22 kmLake KomanA steep-sided reservoir on the Drin crossed by a car ferry to Fierzë, connecting the road network to the northern Albanian Alps.
  • 29 kmGrlo Sokolovo'Falcon's Throat': a railed viewpoint on the Kučka Korita plateau hanging over a 1,000 m sheer drop into the Cijevna river canyon, with Prokletije peaks behind. A scenic mountain road from Podgorica ends a 15-minute walk away.
  • 63 kmPavlova Strana ViewpointA roadside viewpoint above a near-complete horseshoe meander of the Crnojević river as it enters Lake Skadar.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Nicaj-Shalë.

Nicaj-Shosh

🇦🇱 Albania

7 km away

Lekbibaj

🇦🇱 Albania

10 km away

Fierzë

🇦🇱 Albania

18 km away

Valbonë

🇦🇱 Albania

18 km away

Iballë

🇦🇱 Albania

20 km awayPop. 1,129

Bushat

🇦🇱 Albania

21 km away

Bujan

🇦🇱 Albania

23 km awayPop. 2,550

Bajram Curri

🇦🇱 Albania

23 km awayPop. 4,113

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