Lëpushë is one of the most charming mountainous villages in Albania. It is located 1,270 meters above sea level (4,167 feet), deep into the northern Albanian Alps. The surroundings are spectacular, dotted by the Alpine trees and plants of the Sheniku block, part of a wide area called Bjeshkët e Nemuna (Accursed Mountains). The Journey To Lëpushë The village of […]
The Partizani stadium stands on a terrain previously owned by the Albanian Ministry of the Interior. The latter gave it officially to the football club on 9 March 2016 for only a € 1 lease and a 99-year tenure. The total awarded surface is substantial and reaches 37,000 km2. As a result of this procedure, the club was able to […]
Shala River, also called Shalë, steams from the northern Albanian Alps at an altitude of 950 meters above sea level (3,120 feet above sea level). This river is 37 km (23 mi) long from its source to its outlet in the Drin River. Despite the short length, many natural beauties and attractions dot the river course. The Course Of Shala […]
The Devoll River steams from the Gramoz mountain in southeastern Albania, close to the Greek-Albanian border. Devoll is 196 km (122 mi) long from its source to its joint point with the Osum River. Along with Osum, Devoll is one of the two main source rivers of the Seman river. The Course Of The Devoll River Mollas is the first […]
Ulza (or Ulëz) is a small charming town in the municipality of Mat in north-central Albania. This village occupies an acropolis-like plateau overlooking Ulza Lake, a water formation created by the nearby Ulëz Hydroelectric Power Station’s Dam. The town of Ulza stands within the Ulza Regional Nature Park, where ecotourism has emerged quite rapidly in recent years. The credentials of […]
Kukës Arena is a stadium in the northern Albanian city of Kukës. It is used primarily for football matches as the home ground of local club FK Kukësi. The stadium can also host international games as it fulfills the required international standards. A Short History of the Venue The first major reconstruction of the stadium began in July 2010. At […]
The attractive coastal village of Zvërnec stands 14 km (8.7 mi) away from the port city of Vlora in southern Albania. It stands in the middle of a beautiful natural habitat with the forest of Soda south and the Narta Lagoon east and north. Since 2015, Zvërnec has been part of the Vlorë municipality. The houses of Zvërnec occupy the […]
Shkumbini river steams from the Valamara mountain range in southeastern Albania. This important waterway is 181 km (112 miles) from its source to its delta in the Adriatic Sea. Despite suffering from pollution, the river still offers some picturesque sites. Such spots include natural marvels such as cataracts, small caves, rock formations, and beaches along the river banks. The Shkumbin […]
Bënjë, Përmet, (or Bënja) is a unique, small, and peculiar village in southern Albania. The village stands in a strategic elevated place that controls the gorge of the Langarica river and canyon. The few, silent houses of Bënja cut almost vertically into the mountain side upon which they stand. Their strict rectangular shapes resemble more medieval fortified towers rather than […]
Air Albania Stadium, also called “Arena Kombëtare” (“National Arena”), is a modern all-seater football stadium in Tirana. This new arena in Albania’s capital was built in the grounds of the former Qemal Stafa Stadium. With a capacity of 21,690 seats, Air Albania Stadium is the largest sports arena in the entire Albania. The Construction of Air Albania Stadium The construction […]