Korçë County: Hotels and Accommodation

Korçë County is described as a year-round tourism region based on a rich cultural heritage and natural resources. Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Korçë County can then continue searching for accommodation.

The regional overview includes the subregions Ersekë, Kamenicë, Pogradec District, Gërmenj, Tuminec, Dardhë, Korçë District, Gozhdarazhde, Tushemisht, Pogradec District, Kolonjë District and Pogradec District.

Culture

In Korçë County, religious buildings and monumental sites are among the visitor attractions. The National Museum of Education is housed in the building where the first Albanian school opened in 1887. Korçë's Old Bazaar reflects preserved traditions as well as old and modern architecture; it has bars, restaurants and shops.

The Kamenica Tumulus is a first-category cultural monument and a Bronze Age burial site with more than 400 graves. It offers insights into the life and rituals of ancient peoples of the region. The church complex of Voskopoja comprises seven Byzantine and post-Byzantine churches with frescoes and icons. Tushemisht has centuries-old houses, the Church of Saint Pandelimon and the house of Teto Ollga.

Nature

Prespa National Park offers nature walks, birdwatching, photography and ecotourism activities. The Prespa Lakes are home to rare and endemic flora and fauna, as well as significant colonies of Dalmatian pelicans and white pelicans. Zaroshkë lies on the shore of Lake Prespa. The lake landscapes in Korçë County include Pogradec and Liqenas.

On Maligrad Island stands the 14th-century Church of St. Mary of Maligrad, with preserved Byzantine frescoes. The island can be reached by boat from Pustec or Zaroshka and is designated a natural monument because of its geomorphological, ecological, historical and cultural values.

Water

Drilon is a karst spring formed by three watercourses near Tushemisht and Pogradec. Driloni in Tushemisht is a natural spring within the protected national park area on the Albanian side of Lake Ohrid. Visitors can take boat trips in Drilon or relax in nature; Drilon is accessible by car, bicycle or on foot and has traditional restaurants and tourist facilities. Lake Ohrid offers opportunities for swimming, fishing and other recreational activities.

Landscape and Winter

In Korçë County, visitors can experience mountain tourism and ecotourism. The mountain and hill landscapes in Korçë County include Voskopoja, Dardha and Vithkuq. Voskopoja is described as having dense pine and fir forests as well as impressive scenery. In winter, Voskopoja offers ski slopes.

Cuisine

Korçë cuisine includes lakror, which is baked on a saç. Korçë's apple orchards offer visitors the opportunity to buy cider, jam, liqueur and preserves.

Boboshtica is known for its natural surroundings and centuries-old mulberry trees, and has taverns serving traditional cuisine. Vithkuqi is associated with walnuts and renowned tea.

Getting There

Korçë can be reached from Tirana by public bus via Pogradec, by intercity services or by local taxis.

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