Kukës County

Albania

Hiking from the mountain town of Valbonia to Theth in Albania #green
Hiking from the mountain town of Valbonia to Theth in Albania #green
The Valbona river flows through the Valbona Valley national park. The crystal clear water is refreshingly cold! A nice spot to relax after a hike. 

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Hotel Rilindja is one of the many places to stay in Valbona national park. The steep mountains on either side make for an impressive location. 

For more information, see journeytovalbona.com

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One of 700,000 concrete bunkers built in Albania between 1950 and 1985. This was to ensure that if Albania was ever invaded, local people would be able to defend their country. 

They are almost impossible to destroy, thus remain an integral part of the landscape. Saw several of then whilst hiking in Valbona national park 

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Popular cities in Kukës County

Autumn fields near Llugaj open toward the towering Albanian Alps and the winding mountain road to Bajram Curri.
Margegaj
Explore attractions like Valbona Pass and Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians as you discover things to see and do in Margegaj.
Kukës
Kukës
During your stay in Kukës, you can discover things to see and do in the local area.
Lekbibaj
Lekbibaj
Head to sights like Komani Lake as you discover the local area in Lekbibaj.
Well, despite being told not to go because a) 'there isn't anything out there' and b) 'you shouldn't trust anyone in the area', I encourage you to head there and sleep there for one night.
Why?
Because of the green hills and red earth that surround this village, vilified in 'Taken' and 'Taken 2', which could serve as an excellent base camp for some hiking, plus the Kosovo border crossing is very close - if you're heading there.
P.S. People are still very friendly, as is the case in the whole of Albania.
Tropojë
Check out the local area in Tropojë as you venture to sights like Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians.
Bajram Curri
Bajram Curri
Known for Small town, Sea and Glaciers
Get away to quaint Bajram Curri! Enjoy the seaside, glaciers, and camping.
My River God
#blue #waterlust #BestOf5

P.S. Thoughts on the Albanian North--
https://bit.ly/39zcjLA

https://vimeo.com/214224557
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Bujan
Venture to sights like Komani Lake as you discover the local area in Bujan.