Adventure, cultural heritage and relaxation, an overview of the exciting activities…

Gjepali: details of activities located nearby the agritourism

Outdoor activities

Hiking & Kayaking

Cape of Rodon

Cycle to Karavasta Lagoon

Stunning peninsula located 1 hour away by car from Gjepali, including a one of a kind easy trail leading to the Rodoni Castle and the old franciscan monastery of St Anthony. Possibility to rent Kayaks to discover the beautiful area from the sea.

Cycling

Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the region by cycling until the infamous Karavasta Lagoon. About 3-4 hours ride from Gjepali.

Bird and fauna watching

Bird and fauna watching at Karavasta Laguna

Observe the beautiful nature of Karavastra Laguna, the largest lagoon of the country classified as a Natural Park. only an 1.5 hour away from Gjepali agritourism you will be transported to a world of natural wonders

Culture and Heritage

Durrës (23 minutes away by car)

Roman amphitheater

Venetian Citadel

Archaeological Museum

Sand and sun bathing at Lalez Beach

Fishing trip

Spa and wellness

The largest Roman amphitheatre ever built in the Balkan Peninsula, once having a capacity of 20,000 people.

Heritage of the different forces dominating the region, and particularly the Venetian republic, the monument is enclosed in the city walls and has been built in the late 5th century.

Museum rich in artifacts and information on Ancient Greece and Rome, the museum offers its visitor a glimpse of the glorious past of the region.

Relax & enjoy

Enjoy the lovely sand beaches located near Durrës and only 30 minutes from Gjepali.

Take part to an exciting fishing trip departing from the port of Durrës and enjoy the beautiful albanian coastline from the sea.

Enjoy a pampering moment at the spa & wellness of Shijak, located only a few minutes away from Gjepali.

Blerina farm: details of activities located nearby the agritourism

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Dajti Mountain

The Cave of Pellumbas

Cycle in the streets and surrounding of Tirana

Accessible by cable car, the Dajti mountain is overlooking the city of Tirana and is a beautiful place to relax, have lunch in the panoramic restaurant and enjoy the wide range of touristic activities (e.g. horse riding).

The lovely cave of Pellumbas are located an hour away from Blerina farm by car. This easy getaway will take about 40 minutes to reach by hike from the dropping point.

Cycling

Enjoy and discover the city by bike, from the artificial lake to the rural outskirts of the capital.

Culture and Heritage

Tirana (20 minutes away by car)

Bunk’Art

Opera of Tirana

This very special bunker was the personal shelter of ex-dictator Enver Hoxha and is now reconverted into a museum and place of art. This place is a true heritage from the communist era and provides insights regarding the regime which rules the country for almost five decades.

The lovely Opera of Tirana is located in the very center of the city and is a cornerstone of the culture scene of the capital.

Tour of Tirana

Vibrant food scene of Tirana

Cocktail and wine bar

Enjoy a tour in the city and discover the fascinating history of the capital of Albania, from the communist era to the current and rapid transformation of the country, Tirana is a vibrant place worth discovering!

Relax & enjoy

Enjoy the delicious and exciting restaurants of Tirana, here is a list to a mouthwatering list of options: Era, Cenis, Mullixhiu and Kripe Dhe Piper

Discover the vibrant night scene of Tirana by having delicious wine at Vena or a cocktail at Colonial

Bujtina Maria details of activities located nearby the agritourism

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Surrounding mountains

Explore the steep and unique landscapes around the agritourism by hike. Itineraries may be designed for guests directly at the agritourism with or without the supervision of local guides.

Horse riding

Surrounding mountains or fertile agricultural lands

Jump on a horse to enjoy the beautiful and mountainous surroundings of the Bujtina Maria. Excursions may be designed for the guests directly and are organized through the agritourism directly.

Rafting/Kayaking

Rafting in the Vjosa river

Old Bazaar

Gjirokastër castle

Enjoy a fun and unique experience on the infamous Vjosa river, the last free-flowing and wild river of Europe.

Culture and Heritage

Gjirokastra (40 minutes away by car)

Buy souvenirs and explore the wonderful talents of the craftsmen/women of the region.

Enter a mythic monument of Albania’s cultural heritage. The castle of Gjirokaster is a well-known fortress, used successfully as a place of power and protection, social encounter as well as political prison.

Kadare Museum and Ethnographic museum

Thermal bath of Benjë

Ancestral coffee experience

Traditional music concert (UNESCO intangible cultural heritage)

Visit the museum presenting the life of the internationally famous albanian author, Kadaré as well as the insightful ethnographic museum of the city.

Relax & enjoy

Located further North from Bujtina Maria (about 1h50 by car), the thermal bath of Benjë are a stunning and natural place to relax in the middle of the nature.

Make sure to try the delicious and ancestrally coffee using hot stones!

Traditional Albanian polyphonic music is a one of a kind music style. In Gjirokastra, one may even participate to the National Folklore Festival hold at the beginning of May. Concerts are also done regularly for tourists outside of these dates.