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Island in Albania
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Shurdhah Island is an island on Lake Vau-Dejes, which is fed and drained by the river Drin, in Northeastern Albania, in Shkodra District. It is the largest island in the reservoir. From the most northern tip of the island to the most southern tip of it, it has an estimated length of 390 m (1,280 ft). It is mainly covered by trees. It is accessible by tourist boat in summer from the Vau i Dejës dam or Rragam.
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A massive dam built on the Drin river by the Chinese. Construction was started in 1968 and finished in 1973.
A medieval church that had 365 altars, one for every day of the year. Today you can see the ruins of the church and the castle that surrounded it.
A fertile region on the lake near the island of Shurdhah. It is possible to see Lisna as you travel from Rragam to the Island of Shurdhah.
Shpella e Pellumbeve
The Cave of Doves is just north of island before you get to the Koman dam. It is a large cave on the river.
The ferry leaves from the Koman dam for Fierze every morning during the summer and less frequently during the winter. It is the fastest way to travel to Bajram Curri and Kosovo from Shkoder.
The Island can be reached from the town or Rragam or the Vau Dejes dam. Both starting points can be reached by taking a mini bus from Shkoder.
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