Lura was declared a National Park in 1966, covering an area of 1280 hectares. It is located about 44 kilometers from the city of Peshkopia and 135 kilometers from Tirana, following the Rrëshen axis. The park extends at altitudes ranging from 595 meters to 2121 meters above sea level.
It is part of the administrative unit of the same name. Most of the park consists of forests and pastures. Its most famous geographical and tourist attractions are its glacial lakes. The park is home to several endemic animals and plants that are endangered or rare. Lura National Park is a place of exceptional natural beauty.
On the northeastern side of Nezhda e Lura, there are 12 alpine lakes of varying sizes. The southernmost is the Lake of Flowers, and the northernmost is the Lake of Cows. In winter, all the lakes freeze, forming ice fields where the snow layer can reach 2–3 meters in thickness. These glacial lakes are situated at an altitude of over 1580 meters above sea level, near Kunora e Lura.
The lakes form an ecosystem of rare beauty, typical of alpine environments, and are rich in flora and fauna. The most famous and visually striking is the Lake of Flowers, whose surface is covered with water lilies during the warm season. The lakes are located approximately 7 kilometers apart from each other.
Lura is distinguished by its rich natural and cultural heritage. In addition to the lakes, the following have been declared natural monuments: Fusha e Pelave, Gryka e Madhe, the Moraines of Fushë Lura, Cirku i Kunorës e Lura, Hartinat e Lura, and Rrobulli i Lura. Cultural monuments in the park include the residences of Zef Doçi and Selman Tollë in the village of Fushë Lura.
The park is crossed by two main rivers, Malla and Seta, along with numerous streams originating from the lakes. These rivers are mountainous, with characteristic features and remarkable natural beauty.
