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On the outskirts of Shkodër are the ruins of Rozafa Castle, a hilltop fortress that changed hands several times during its long history, from the Romans to the Venetians and the Ottomans. In Shkodër city, check out the slender minarets and splendid cupola of the Xhamia e Madhe - Ebu Bekr mosque. Active types might want to climb the Maja e Golishit mountain (20 minutes’ drive), whose long ridge gives you far-reaching views of both Shkodra Lake (to the east) and the Adriatic Sea (to the west). Buna River - Velipoja (25 minutes) is a protected area of wetlands and forests with shaded trails. You might have seen it from the ridge of Maja e Golishit; now it’s time to swim in it: the Adriatic Sea. Velipoja Beach (40 minutes) is a sandy stretch with shallow, sheltered waters. From there, take a stroll to Derdhja e Bunës, Albania’s northernmost point along the coast, on the Buna River estuary.