The Buna River is one of the most special natural beauties in the north-western part of Albania. It has been declared “Protected Landscape”, Category V. It is part of the EMERALD and IBA network. The surface of the protected landscape includes 40 km of the Buna River and 8 km of the Drin River. It includes the Buna river and the coastal-wetland area of Velipoja. It is located in the plain of Nënshkodra, the southern part of the entire Shkodra...
The thermal waters of Benja are located about 13 km from the city of Përmet. In antiquity, these sulfur springs, emerging from a deep tectonic rift, were known for their distinct properties and their origins on both sides of the Lengarica Canyon. Each spring possesses unique therapeutic benefits, believed to aid in the treatment of skin conditions, stomach and kidney disorders, rheumatism, and more. The natural thermal water flows into small, picturesque pools, where visitors can also collect thermal mud,...
The Vjosa River in Albania, one of the last wild rivers in Europe, has been declared a “National Park” by decision of the Albanian Government, becoming the first National Park of a Wild River in Europe. In the future, Vjosa will be preserved as a natural, free-flowing river. The Vjosa and its main branches flow freely for over 400 km, from the Pindis mountain range in Greece, where it is called Aows, to the Adriatic coast in Albania. The river and...
One of the most attractive and fascinating territories of the Albanian lands, with many natural beauties and great tourist assets, are the Albanian Alps. They constitute the most mountainous and interesting region of our country and rank us among the few European countries with Alps. Most of Albania’s peaks above 2,000m above sea level are located here, the highest peak of the Alps, Jezerca (2,694m), the second after the peak of Korab (2,751m). The relief has the shape of a large...
The island of Maligrad is one of the most significant cultural heritage monuments and a true gem of Lake Prespa e Madhe. Located in the lake, it is the second-largest island and lies just 20 minutes by boat from the village of Pustec. Also known as “Snake Island,” it covers an area of approximately 5 hectares and is a small karst-tectonic formation positioned 900 meters above sea level. A unique destination, Maligrad offers a blend of history and nature, where archaeological...
