Photo: Leeturtle · CC BY-SA 4.0Farka Lake is an artificial lake and municipal park in the south-east of Tirana, Albania, administered by the Agency of Parks and Recreation of the Municipality of Tirana. It is larger than the Artificial Lake of Tirana, and a dam closes it at the southern end. It lies a good distance from the centre of the city.
History
Farka takes its name from the Albanian word for blacksmith, and it is known as the Village of Blacksmiths. The lake lies in the heart of the village.
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Getting there
Nearest settlement: Tirana
Swimming
No reliable information
Tips
Farka is about 8 km east of central Tirana, near Sauk, on a good road, a calmer alternative to the Artificial Lake. A modern pedestrian path circles the lake, with views all round and benches, and cyclists ride the same loop. The green space around it suits family picnics and is busiest at weekends, so go early.
The municipality has kept the area free of bars and restaurants, so bring your own food and water; a campsite stands nearby. Swimming is not officially recommended, though boating and kayaking are popular. June to August is the most pleasant season.
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Sources & data
- Wikidata: Lake Farka (Q9258041), Wikimedia Foundation
- OpenStreetMap: Liqeni i Farkës (way 27594253), OpenStreetMap contributors
- English Wikipedia: Farka Lake, Wikimedia Foundation
- Farka lake tour in Tirana, Albanian Tourism Agency
- Farka lake tour in Tirana, Visit Tirana
- Farkë, Plizio