The Old Mosque (also called the City Mosque) is centrally located at the Old Bazaar in Gjirokastra. It was built in the 17th century as part of the development plan for the bazaar. Despite the destruction of other mosques and churches under the communist ban on religion in the late 1960s, the Old Mosque was considered a cultural […]
The Pit Mountain Karst lies at the height of the Pit Mountain, whose name is related to the many pits that are very dense and strange-looking formed by the process of karst, or the dissolution of limestone rocks in water, of which this mountain was built.Karst pits have the form of funnels with a diameter […]
The Erzen river is 108 km long, with a flow of about 102 l/sec. The water of this river flowing on a rocky terrain over the centuries has created spectacular canyons. Crystal water and the depth of the canyons create opportunities to bathe or swim. In the part where the river has a break of […]
ALBANIAN RIVIERA Albanian Riviera, Although Saranda may be the best known beach destination on Albania’s coast, there are a whole host of smaller towns and beach resorts in Albania that are collectively known as the Albanian Riviera. The area generally refers to the stretch of coast on the Ionian Sea that starts at Saranda and continues all […]
SARANDA Saranda, Resting right at the southern end of Albania’s considerable coastline, you’ll find the resort city of Saranda and some of the best beaches in Albania. Saranda combines brilliant beaches, pumping nightlife, and interesting historical sights to ensure that it has something for everyone who visits. Mango Beach and Saranda Beach are the two central beach areas that […]
BERAT Berat, With its incredible Ottoman-style houses, it’s easy to see why the town of Berat is one of the most adored destinations in Albania. The charming buildings have earned Berat the nickname The City of a Thousand Windows, while its thousands of years of history has earned the town a place on the UNESCO World […]
GJALLICA MOUNTAIN The Gjallica Mountain, around 2.489 m above sea level offers an exceptionally stunning view, sitting stoically and watching over the entire city of Kukes. This mountain is so grand that it can be seen from anywhere in the city. It is the highest in the Kukes region and belongs to the Dinaric Alps. […]
