Around town

Several sights dotted around Shkodra reveal the city's importance as an ancient trade town; the bridge at Mes is easily reached from Shkodra, and can easily be combined with a visit to the ancient castles of Drisht. East of town, it's a short furgon ride to medieval Sarda. Beyond that, the boat trip on Lake Koman is one of the great ferry rides of the world, passing through magnificent and rugged fjord-like mountain scenery.