UNTOUCHED MOUNTAINS, TRADITIONAL FOOD, UNIQUE HOSPITALITY AND BREATHTAKING SCENERIES.
Malësi e Madhe
WELCOME TO THE TOURISM PROMOTION PORTAL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MALESI E MADHE.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Edith Durham, a young British explorer, felt attracted to Malësia e Madhe, the land of northern Albania. To experience the same emotions as Durham, we offer today's travelers the discovery of Malesi e Madhe, one of the most remote areas of northern Albania. The adventure will make you enjoy impressive landscapes, uncontaminated nature and discover traditions and customs still preserved.
The village of Lepushë is located 21 km from Tamara and 10 km southeast of the village of Vermosh. This village is located at 1200 m above sea level and is considered a masterpiece of Kelmend’s nature. It is located in a soft valley covered with greenery, where nearby rise the Cursed Mountains, the place where the legends and the epic of the Kreshnik originate from.
Lepushë
Temp140c
TIME FROM SHKODER80 Min
Administrative UnitKelmend
ALTITUDE1200 m
The village of Tamara is the administrative center of the Kelmend municipality. This village is located at an altitude of about 280m, where the waters of the river Cem di Selca and Cem di Vukli meet. The village takes its name from Tamara, the wife of the Vizier of Shkoder in the 18th century.
Tamarë
Temp170c
TIME FROM SHKODER50 Min
ADMINISTATIVE UNITKelmend
ALTITUDE280 M
Razma is extended over a 900-950 m karst plateau in the administrative unit of Shkrel. The climate of Razma is very good and healing. The relief consists of very high mountains and ridges, beautiful fields, holes, funnels and karst caves. The mountain reliefs with the impressive oak and pine woods, which obtain different colors in different seasons, make this area a truly picturesque place.
Razma
Temp160c
TIME FROM SHKODER60 Min
ADMINISTATIVE UNITShkrel
ALTITUDE900 M
A village located in Shkrel in a valley of 950 meters above sea level, surrounded by the Alps. The beauty, natural and cultural riches of this village impress every visitor. These mountains offer interesting mountaineering and climbing itineraries that connect Boga to other villages in the Kelmend. Boga is also the ideal place for caves lovers. Here there are numerous caves, internationally recognized for their historical and scientific values.
Boga
Temp160c
TIME FROM SHKODER70 Min
ADMINISTATIVE UNITShkrel
ALTITUDE900 M
Reç is a small village of about 597 inhabitants in the administrative unit of Shkrel. The road begins between cultivated fields of medicinal plants and high mountains in the background. This village is famous for its chestnut forest with an area of 450 hectares, the second largest in Albania. In Reç, you will find bars and restaurants where you can taste roasted chestnuts dipped in chestnut honey and the chestnut-based cakes and the other traditional dishes of North Albania.
Reç
Temp200c
TIME FROM SHKODER30 Min
ADMINISTATIVE UNITShkrel
ALTITUDE50 M
The village of Vermosh is located in the northernmost part of Albania in an alpine area at 1,100 meters above sea level. It is 31 km from Tamarë, the center of the Administrative Unit of Kelmend and 95 km from the city of Shkodër. In the middle of the mountains you will find a rich flora and fauna, waterfalls, canyons, caves ready to be explored following the marked trails. Accompanied by local guides you can visit typical architectural complexes, listen to stories and legends, enjoy pleasant stays in family hotels and campsites.
Vermosh
Temp110c
TIME FROM SHKODER120 Min
ADMINISTATIVE UNITKelmend
ALTITUDE900 M
Malësi e Madhe
Trails
Lovers of outdoor walks will discover the alpine landscape of the area through various trails.
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Attractions
A place to visit in every season, suitable for families and groups of tourists.
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Accommodation
Malesi e Madhe offre una variegata gamma di alloggi: dalle più tradizionali guesthouse familiari agli hotel più confortevoli.
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Restaurants
The delicious traditional cuisine of these areas makes the best of what nature has to offer.
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