Shutting Tower Theth Jul 4, 2014 | Cultural destinations, Destinations, Destinations in Theth Albania Shutting Tower Theth It is the tower where are reconciled more than 300 conflicts, from all of the areas of Shale. This tower was built four centuries ago and was used to reconcile the two conflicting parties. When a person committed murder, he had the right to get one old man to evaluate the case. The old men played the role of the advocate for the party that elected him. The accused men were allowed to stay closed in the tower for 15 days, where within these days he had enough time to find the advocate and to explain the main circumstances of the murder. This tower was not the same as the tower of Mirdite where the murder authors stayed closet for the whole life but this was a tower where the meeting to reconcile the conflicts was held. This place was kept alive form three twins reasons: The canon of Leke Dukagjini that had influence in the whole area. Then trust that parties would give to one and another, must be respected at any condition The Catholic belief and religion that belonged to, the whole inhabitants of the area of Dukagjini have also influenced the unity of the inhabitants because all of them were only catholic. This tower was build from our ancestors to protect the village of Thethi and it is a relic for this area. So the tower of Zef Kol Koceku it is kept and protected with great respect from his nephew Sokol Koceku because it is a symbol of his ancestors. This tower has not been used since a century ago for meetings, because this tradition has been left behind and the tower is kept as a relic. Also, the friend of the Inhabitant of Thethi and the British journalist Edith Durham visited this Contact us Would you like to visit this destination? We will find the perfect tour or create a custom tour so you can visit and enjoy this destination and more. Call now for the best offer English Speaking Phone 00355 69 60 15 771 Send us an email with your details Reserverations email info@thethi-guide.com FollowFollowFollowFollowFollow
Valbona’s Spring or Rragam Waterfall Jul 3, 2014 | Destinations, Destinations in Valbona Valley, Natyral Attractions Valbona’s Spring Water or Rragam Waterfall Valbona’s river source is natural spring water that at the same time creates an attractive waterfall named Rragami Waterfall, another wonder of alpine nature that shouldn’t be missed when you are in Valbona. Valbona’s river source is natural spring water that at the same time creates an attractive waterfall named Rragami Waterfall, another wonder of alpine nature that shouldn’t be missed when you are in Valbona. A 50 km long river, starting from its source and continuing to its outflow into Fierza Lake, Valbona River hides along the Valbona valley in the inhabited area and reappearing again at the height of Dragobi village. Here it forms the attractive canyon of Shoshan (another attraction not to be missed) and expanding and calming in the area of Bujan, where it joins the Drini River and together supply the artificial lake of Fierza. Located near the village with the same name Rragam of Shala, at the top of the Valbona valley, pretty much in the same direction with the well-known Valbona Pass toward Thethi valley and Thethi National Park. The trail towards Valbona’s Spring either wise known as Rragami Waterfall, starts exactly around this area, starting from Rragam village, and it consists of a 50-60 min easy walk in one direction, through the beech forest, scaling up a level of 200 mt maximum. The road passes along the whole valley of Valbona, touching the river bed with its fascinating white stones, and where the river gets hidden in the area of Llom to Rragam village. This road can be passed through on feet (for 1.5 additional hours walk) or by local vehicles (20 min drive) which can be a personal choice. In the area of Rragam village, a few guesthouses or wood cottages are operating as a bar where you can enjoy a coffee, a drink, or just witness from a closer distance how the local people carry out their daily activities in the village, looking as if time has stopped by. Valbona Valley in Albanian Alps You can find typical local transfers around Albanian Alps here. Contact us Would you like to visit this destination? We will find the perfect tour or create a custom tour so you can visit and enjoy this destination and more. Call now for the best offer English Speaking Phone 00355 69 60 15 771 Send us an email with your details Reserverations email info@thethi-guide.com FollowFollowFollowFollowFollow
Old Mill in Valbona Valley Jul 3, 2014 | Destinations, Destinations in Valbona Valley, Natyral Attractions Old Mill in Valbona Valley Located in the entrance of the valley, on the Valbona river, this mill is worth visiting simply for its surrounding stunning nature and panoramic view. An attraction which is suitable for all the people, reachable in an easy walking from any guesthouse or stoping as soon as you enter the valley. Build more than 100 years ago, the Old Mill in Valbona, with its particular local architecture stands along the Valbona river, in the valley entrance. This attraction is also the last meeting with the Valbona river being that it gets hidden for 25 km along the valley, appearing again at this point and continuing down through Dragobi village and forming Shoshani Canion further on. The mill is worth visiting simply for its surrounding stunning nature because unfortunately, it lost its functionality nowadays. Around the Albanian Alps, every valley and village has its mills, every quarter has its mill and altogether takes care of its full functionality. These kinds of mills have been used for cornflour preparation, but nowadays they are not used anymore. Contact us Would you like to visit this destination? We will find the perfect tour or create a custom tour so you can visit and enjoy this destination and more. Call now for the best offer English Speaking Phone 00355 69 60 15 771 Send us an email with your details Reserverations email info@thethi-guide.com FollowFollowFollowFollowFollow
Grunas Waterfall in Theth Jul 3, 2014 | Destinations, Destinations in Theth Albania, Natyral Attractions Grunas Waterfall in Theth A ‘Must’ attraction in Albanian Alps A Natural Monument 2 days Tour to Theth National Park Grunasi Waterfall is one of the most amazing natural attractions within Thethi National Park and in the hole Albanian Alps, declared a natural monument since 2002. Grunasi waterfall is located on the western slope of the Thethi valley in the Albanian Alps. It starts at the western foot of the Boshi mountain peak, where it forms a narrow rocky trough through a limestone slope, then the water immediately falls from a height of 25 m. At the bottom of the waterfall is formed a pond, from which water flows into the valley of Thethi, join the Shala river, at the beginning of the Grunasi canyon. The whole slope where the waters of this waterfall break are covered by a dense forest. Due to the water droplets that fall around the ivory, on sunny days it is almost always accompanied by a rainbow at the bottom of the sled. Its environment is one of the rare phenomena of the Albanian Alps and therefore is an important tourist point. At the bottom, a natural bath with emerald water is created, which completes the rare decor for which it has gained the status of a natural monument. The rocky sites of the stream are a good opportunity for seasoned climbers who have the chance to climb up to the springs of Grunas Waterfall springs. Grunasi Waterfall is a natural attraction that rewards with extraordinary relaxation and pleasure the journey of a tourist to the Albanian Alps. How to reach this attraction The waterfall is located on the outskirts of Theth village, on the western slope of Theth valley, only about 50 min to reach, starting from the center of the village. The itinerary consists of 20 min of easy walking along the river that crosses all the valley in the middle, and about 30 min of medium hiking difficulty. The best hikers can reach this destination in 1.5 hours round trip. The walk is spectacular, allowing you to visit a nature full of vegetation, landscapes, high mountain peaks in the background, or water sources. You will be surprised and amazed by the view once rich this destination, which is out of your expectations. Book in advance to ensure the availability of a professional guide, primarily. For a more specific request please ask us a quote Call now for the best offer English Speaking Phone 00355 69 60 15 771 FollowFollowFollowFollowFollow Send us an email with your details Reserverations email info@thethi-guide.com
The stone groves of Nderlysa Jul 3, 2014 | Destinations, Destinations in Theth Albania, Natyral Attractions The stone groves of Nderlysa The stone groves of Nderlysa are some rock formations created by the abundant flow of black river water descending from the village of Kaprre in Thethi valley. In the village of Kaprre, this water creates the Blue Eye hole, a beauty of nature that impresses every visitor. Their attraction is quite exciting and beautiful, as there are many different and unique forms of rose-colored. Most of them are plated and rounded and look like bathtubs made by an artist with a perfect taste. The stone groves of Nderlysa During the summer season, they are also used as a refreshing point from the visitors. These rocky masses of peculiar beauty are also accompanied by a natural crystal water pool where you can swim under the wood bridge that joins two rock cliffs where adventurers can jump to. This attraction is reachable in 1.5 hours by walking or 20 minutes by car, starting from the center of Thethi village. Besides, if you want to hike form 50 minutes more, you can reach the Blue Eye hole in Kaprre within the same day or relax and swim next to this natural pool. Natural Attractions in Theth Natural beauties of Thethi valley begins once you have passed Boge village and do not end at any moment you will stay in Theth. The first point you will meet is Qafa e Thores peak on the way to Thethi valley, of 1800 meters altitude on the sea level and a cottage used as a coffee bar to stop, relax and have a beautiful view of all the peaks in the area. After 3km drive, there is the monument of Edith Durham monument that gives you the chance to see two valley Thethi’s and Shala’s valley view; Valbona’s golf, the Pejse golf, the Vizhens circle, the sheep’s path pastures, the golf of Derza, etc. Some of the other attractions you can visit once in the valley are Gjecaj waterfall, Grunasi waterfall, Grunasi canyon, stone groves of Nderlysa, and the Blye Eye of Kaprre. Contact us Would you like to visit this destination? We will find the perfect tour or create a custom tour so you can visit and enjoy this destination and more. Call now for the best offer English Speaking Phone 00355 69 60 15 771 Send us an email with your details Reserverations email info@thethi-guide.com FollowFollowFollowFollowFollow
Glacial lakes of the neck of Pejë Jul 3, 2014 | Destinations, Destinations in Theth Albania, Natyral Attractions Glacial lakes of the neck of Pejë To visit the Lake of the Neck of Peja and the beautiful hole, one must depart early and traverse a pedestrian way that displays incomparable beauties. When one passes Okol, the last quarter of Thethi, at the left side, looks at the Radohima top, and on the right side the Alis top and the Pejë Cave. After crossing the cave, you will see a fabulous mountain landscape. On the right is the beautiful hole, and on the left is the Lake of the neck of Pejë. During this day, you will climb to the top of Harapi, up to 2217 meters above sea level, and you can see all the beautiful peaks of the Balkans. Contact us Would you like to visit this destination? We will find the perfect tour or create a custom tour so you can visit and enjoy this destination and more. Call now for the best offer English Speaking Phone 00355 69 60 15 771 Send us an email with your details Reserverations email info@thethi-guide.com FollowFollowFollowFollowFollow
