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Orik ancient settlement is situated in the southwestern shore of Orik bay, in a low rocky hill, near a wood scaffold that separated a small lagoon with Pasha-Liman bay. The ancient author Apollonius wrote that Orik city was established when Euboeans returned to Troy. Many important archeological objects have been found in the city but the archeological search has been always limited for the importance of this center that continues even nowadays to be used as a naval base
Many of the ancient objects found in the city are exposed at the Vlora museum. The latest inscription found in the area dates II century a.c. In 1989, archeologists discovered an ancient cemetery which is thought to be a Hellenistic cemetery.
The Monastery of Saint Mary of Zvrnec is one of the most popular Byzantine monasteries in the Vlora region. Its location is on one of the islands of the Narta lagoon. The founder of monastic life was Pakomi who was born and lived in Egypt during the 4th century. He created the first community of people who lived apart and devoted themselves only to faith. These people were called monks and lived in assemblies, from where they left everyday life and sought peace and quiet in solitude. Their main duty was to pray to God together, while the rest of the time they spent devoting themselves to crafts, writing books, copying treaties, other activities, etc.
The facade of this Monastery consists of seven arches supported by six columns, which are influenced by Roman and Byzantine architecture. In the western part of the church is the bell tower, which may be of the same construction time as the exonarthex (Aleksandër Meksi, Arkitektura mesjetare ne Albania, Tirana 1983, p. 128-129). Today this monastery is considered one of the tourist attractions of special importance for Vlora and Albania. Many local and foreign tourists visit it closely and enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds it.
The Lagoon of Narta (Albanian: Laguna e Nartës) represents one of the largest and most important lagoons of Albania. It is located at the southern end of the coastal lowland, near the city of Vlora. The lagoon extends north of the Bay of Vlorë on the eastern shore of the Strait of Otranto and is separated from the sea by a narrow littoral strip, consisting of an alluvial dune. It has a surface area of 41.8 km2 (16.1 sq mi) with a maximal depth of 1.5 m (4.9 ft).
It is situated within the boundaries of the Vjosa-Narta Protected Landscape and has been recognised as an important Bird and Plant Area of international importance. As of May 2020, it is home to 3,000 flamingos. It is formed by the constant accumulation of solid flow of the Vjosa River, which originates within the Pindus Mountains close to the border between Albania and Greece. At least 34,800 wintering birds can be counted on the lagoon.
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