Theth

Theth is a magical mountain village in the North of Albania. It is a natural paradise on earth. You can climb, hike or just simply look up at the Accursed Mountains of Albania. Here are the 6 ultimate reasons why this should be on your holiday short-list.

The Isolated Beauty of Theth

Theth is an isolated, mountain village located in Albania's Accursed Mountains. You can only reach the village driving over a 25 km unmade road. Furthermore, in times of snow the village becomes inaccessible, since the road cannot be crossed. The remoteness of the hamlet does make it a hidden treasure. There is no mass tourism here; you can stay with a local family in a guesthouse and experience a truly authentic stay.

A British writer and traveler called Edith Durham visited the mountain village in 1908 and wrote: “Life at Thethi was of absorbing interest. I forgot all about the rest of the world, and … there seemed no reason why I should ever return.”

Theth is worth a visit because of the stunning landscapes and sights it has to offer. The hamlet is located at the heart of the Theth National Park. The village has a very picturesque feeling. The authentic houses are built of local grey stone and roofed with wooden tiles. Furthermore, the mountainous park offers natural beauty like the Grunas Waterfalls, the Grunas Canyon and the Blue Eye. When you visit the mountain village you will soon realize it is a magical place. Just imagine swimming in the fresh blue water of the river and looking up to the Accursed Mountains.

Theth is the Perfect Place for Hiking

Theth is on a popular hiking route through Albania's Accursed Mountains. Hikers usually plan a three day journey that starts from the city Shkodra. In Shkodra can take a minibus that will drive you to Lake Koman (2 hours). You will be dropped off at Lake Koman after the bus journey. From Lake Koman you can take a ferry journey crossing the lake to Fierze.

Lake Koman Ferry

The Lonely Planet highly recommends the Lake Koman Ferry. Furthermore, the Bradt Guide calls it one of the best boat rides in Europe. So what makes the Lake Koman Ferry so incredibly special? Two dams were placed one in Fierze and one in Koman, this way the artificial lake was created. The Lake Koman Ferry was simply a way of transportation for the locals. The Lake Koman ferry was meant to be for local people. The ferry became popular amongst tourists by accident. That is why; the journey over the lake does not feel like a tourist trip, but rather like a great adventure. And the panoramic views are simply unforgettable.