View of the Vjosa River from a cafe in Tepelenë, Albania.


The Vjosa River in Southern Albania is the last large free flowing (not damed) river in Europe. However, construction has started on one hydroelectric dam and another is planned. Further to this there are two on tributaries on the Vjosa and many more planned. This pristine and majestic river is under threat.


Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: Tepelenë, Albania
Photo credit: © Robert Hackman / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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