About Malesia e Madhe

In the early twentieth century Edith Durham, a young British explorer, was lured towards Malesia e Madhe, the land of the Great Mountains. Despite many difficulties, she was carried away by the charm of an ancient culture still alive: the land of the living past.

To relive the same emotions of Durham, we invite travelers to the discovery of Kelmend, one of the most remote and isolated areas of Northern Albania. The adventure will expose them to unforgettable landscapes, uncontaminated nature, and the exploration of ancient traditions and customs.

The unspoiled villages have many treasures to explore and culture to inspire and move. Peace and tranquility will be the outcome of exposure to family life. Family-run traditional guesthouses provide a warm welcome for guests with authentic cuisine for gourmets, uncontaminated nature for the naturalist, and mountains for the adventurous lovers of arduous climbing. Expert and capable guides will lead you through awe-inspiring terrain.

All the above is embellished by the wit and hilarity of Kelmendas people making hospitality a sacred law, unchanged over the years, the same that at the beginning of last century led the young lade to fall in love with Northern Albania.

Shkreli Natural Regional Park – The Entrance Gate to the Alps

A region, part of Malesia e Madhe, located between Thethi National Park and Skadar Lake in Shkodra and Kelmend region in the northwest. It takes higher importance for the diversity of the territory, from the fields of sage and lavender close to Skadar Lake to the valleys of Boga and Razma for an alpine landscape. Another advantage is the near distance with Shkodra 20 km or Montenegro 25 km.

The area of Shkreli is well known for the chestnut forest, which constitutes a protected heritage as a natural monument. A few agro-farms, restaurants, and guesthouses offer different exploring and entertainment activities for the visitors.