If you haven’t stopped in Zadrima, you can’t say you’ve been in Lezha. One of the four provinces into which Illyricum was divided in the Byzantine period, was Preval. In this province centered in Shkodër, Zadrima was also a part of that time. The ancient road Via Zenta crosses exactly Zadrima to continue towards Shkodra. …
Fishta is part of Zadrima, which is rich in history and culture. Efforts to protect culture, language and faith were raised to a higher level with the holding of several assemblies in this area. The songs of Zadrima are an important part of folklore music and also the customs and colorful traditional clothes are a …
Vela is the highest peak in Lezha and quite visible even from a distance. It has a steep peak and is the highest natural point in Lezha Municipality 1172 m above sea level. On the rocky top of this mountain, bright brown traces can be seen, which the locals have guessed was a point where …
It started to be frequented as a beach only after the 90s. Before it was a military zone where no one was allowed to go. This beach with a 3 km coastline is one of the most sought after areas and almost all the beaches are private managed by tourist operators. The public area is …
A visit to the Managed Nature Park “Kune – Vain – Tale” with an area of 4393.2 ha is always a nice surprise. They have the common name Kune – Vain – Tale and represent tradition, history and inherit great natural values. This is the first protected area in Albania, since 1940. The ecosystem consists …
The Buna Bridge together with the Bahcallek Bridge have been the land connections of the city of Shkodra with other parts of Albania. Buna Bridge is an Ottoman work built during 1499-1500. It was built with wooden legs. In 1899, this bridge was rebuilt by the Ottoman governor in Shkoder at that time. On the …
The park, which is Albania’s largest protected area, encompasses the forested Valbona River and its surrounding mountains, with their alpine landscapes, glacial springs, various rock formations, and waterfalls. The valley of Valbona is fondly called the ‘Miracle of the Alps‘. Inside the park, there are many caves and grottos, the most prominent being the cave …
The Path of Colors is the passage from Novoseja or Shishtaveci towards the village of Gryke Caje, part of the municipality of the same name. The Color Trail is part of the High Scardus Trail, a trail that runs along the border of three countries, Kosovo, Albania and Macedonia, with a length of 495 km. …
Kallabak mountain 2174 above sea level and is located in the northeastern part of Albania, in the district of Kukes. It lies above the area of Shishtavec and is part of the Korab-Koritni Nature Park. At the top of Kallabak, the border of three countries, Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia, meet. The residents of the three …
Located at an altitude of 1900 meters above sea level, the Morning Stone is one of the most photographed stones, and going there is one of the favorite destinations for any visitor who climbs the Shishtavec mountain. It is a conical shaped sandstone, with dimensions; 25m long, 13m wide, and 11m high. Although it is …