The village of Kudhës lies in the southwest of Himara, at an altitude of 335 m above sea level and 6 km away from the Ionian Sea. It is one of the seven villages of the province of Himara. Kudhes is a village hidden behind the hills and with the river passing through it makes this village look more attractive. The name Kudhas, based on popular lexical etymology, is thought to be this variant

The waterfall on the Askolaj Rock is located in Kakunjë, Tirana. The waterfall is 25-30 m high. It has a special beauty, with a bed where water flows and is surrounded on all sides by greenery.The waterfall remains to be visited as a place that offers tranquility, fresh air, a picturesque view as well where you can enjoy pleasant hours, in the company of family or friends, very close to the c

Vranishti is located at the bottom of the mountain, in the Vlora River. The village is located in the middle of high peaks, often covered with clouds, which is where its name (cloudy weather) comes from. This village has a special natural beauty, "Guri me Qiell" (Stone with a Sky) which is considered as an exceptional natural object. From the height of this monument, you can see a large part of t

Krana Plane Tree is located near Priska e Madhe, near Grandfather's Hon and the source of the same name. The plane tree is 300 years old and has a height of 18 m.It is located on the ancient Arbri road that connected the western part of the country with Dibra. It is said that: under its shadow, tired travelers from long journeys rested. Several facilities for the artificial growth of trout have al

Bolena, nestled on the western side of Mount Çipini in Vlora, holds a rich history and significant cultural heritage. Referred to as the "God of the Sun," it was a cherished place for Ali Pasha Tepelena during his adolescence. The village's roots trace back to ancient times, with Ceria as its oldest settlement, dating back to the Bronze Age. Bolena has faced numerous wars, showcasing the b

Priska's Plane Tree is a natural monument near Priska e Madhe, in Tirana. It is considered the oldest wood, over 500 years old. The plane is 14.5 m high, the highest in the area from where you can see all of Priska, the western slope of the Dajti National Park, the capital as well as the plain and hills around it. The plane of Priska remains to be visited for its touristic and historical values as

Kallarati is a village of Lower Kurveles, part of the Vranisht administrative unit of the Himare municipality. It extends on both sides of the upper flow of Shushica and borders with Bolena, Vranisht, Kuç and the Bogonicë-Gjonthana mountain range. Documentary historical data show that Kallarat has been a settlement, at least since the XI-XII century. However, we find the first documen

Shkalla e Tuajnit is located in the Tirana river valley. It  has the shape of an interesting canyon. On its steep slopes there are rocks, karst caves that make it a karst ecosystem. Since the ancient period, the road of great importance for the whole of Central Albania has passed along the Shkalla e Tuajnt, which connected: Durrës and Tirana with the Great Dibra and further with the inte

The village of Kuç is located 60 kilometers from Saranda and 62 kilometers from Vlora in the southwest of the Kurveles province. Kuçi has an area of 180 km² and a height of about 620 m above sea level. It is one of the most popular villages of Labëria, the largest of Kurvelesi province, both in terms of surface area and population. During the Second World War Kuçi h

The old village of Qeparo is located on a hill on the side of the road between the village of Borsh and Porto Palermo. The village takes its name from a type of straight and tall Mediterranean fir that makes several small and strong trunks, which is found in this area. On the hill of Ngures, a prehistoric settlement has been discovered that dates back to about 3700 years ago. The old village was

Skorana Valley is located along the flow of the Erzen River, near the Black Cave and Pëllumbas village. The valley constitutes an interesting karst ecosystem. It is a canyon formed by the erosive activity of the river with the same name. In the limestone rocks that build the mountains of Pashkasheshi in the northwest and Pashtreshi in the southeast. Skorana Valley has scientific, didactic, cu

 Fterrë village is located in the south-west of Kurvelesh, near Old Borsh and has an surface of about 37 km2. It lies in two valleys: the valley of Ftterra in the west and the valley of Galishti in the east. It has a mountainous and hilly territory with a height reaching up to 400 m above sea level. The Borsh-Fterrë-Kuç (Vlorë) highway with a length of about 23 km passe

The canyons of Erzen lie in the mouth of Skorana with a length of 1.08 km. These are among the most beautiful canyons in the Tirana area. The canyon is filled with pools, cataracts, boulders and straits of all shapes. Very near the middle of the canyon, there are three springs. where two of them have sulfur mineral water. This means that the water from the sources of below it has a blue-blue color

The residence of Eqerem Bej Vlora is located in the center of the city of Vlora, near "Flag Square". Beu's residence, as it was known by the people, is the only building left from the large saraj construction of the Vlora family's palaces. The sarajs were built by two brothers, Ismail Qemali's grandfather, who was also called Ismail, and Syrja Vlora's grandfather, Beqiri. The earliest description

The Good Cave is located in the village of Besh-Livadh, in Tirana. Otherwise, it is known as the Shgjergji Cave. It is located on the mountain of Brrar in the north-eastern part of it.The cave is positioned at a considerable height from Besh-Livadh village. It is a cave with a depth of over 150 m and a height that varies from 2 to 10 m. The cave has stalactites and stalagmites of different shapes

Kuzum Baba is located in the eastern part of Vlora, about 30 m above sea level. This religious center of the Bektashian sect is located on top of the hill like a natural terrace. It got its name from Sejid Ali Sultan, known as Father Kuzum (Quzum Baba). It is believed to have come from the family of the Prophet Muhammad, a Bektashi spiritual leader, whose body according to local tradition is burie

Drowning Cave is located near Krraba, in Tirana. The cave has its own uniqueness, with a diversity of stalactites and stalagmites, which differ in both shape and color. The colors that characterize it are crystal white, red and brown, mixed in a stunning sight. It is thought that its name comes: from the stones that have fallen from the mountain, occupying its very small entrance. While actually i

The village of Çorraj is located at the foot of the mountain of Vakaj, in the province of Kurveles, in Himare. The lands of the village rise to a height of 200 m above sea level. In the northern part it borders Kuçin, in the eastern part lies the village of Fterrë, while in the south is the stone of Pollaca. The peaks that surround the village are: the peak of Gjinika, 1404 m an

 The ruins of the Monastery of 40 Saints are located to the east of the city of Saranda, on the hill of the “Qafë Gjashtës” opposite the castle of Lëkurës.  The monastery had a rectangular structure with a length of about 43 m and a width of 23 m. The interior of it was organized in seven conches equal. The Italian archaeologist Luigi Maria Ugolini,

Himara has a modest port wich has always been an welcoming gate for tourists. During the tourist season, the flow of visitors can reach up to 1,600 local and foreign tourists, who sail with sea vessels such as: catamarans of different lines and boats or other ships. The types of vessels that dominate the small port of Himara for anchoring are sailing vessels (41%), sailing vessels (33%), high spe