The Village of Adventures
23-26 MAY
Borsh, Albania

7-th Edition of South Outdoor Festival

Culture

Cultural Tours

Churches, mosques castles, ruins and historical villages in one weekend.

Old Qeparo & P.Palermo Castle Tour

Qeparo Historical Centre and Castle of Palermo tour


Location

Duration

4h

Difficulty

Easy

During this tour, we will explore the picturesque old village of Qeparo that lies on a hilltop overlooking olive groves and the Ionian Sea. After a short break the three-hour tour continues to Porto Palermo bay where we will learn about the bay's history and the prominent Ali Pasha castle in its centre.

  • Explore the iconic old cultural village of Qeparo
  • Explore one of the best castles in Albania
  • The restricted military zone during the communism period.

Fterra Village Tour

Visit the southern antique gate and antique tower


Location

Duration

4h

Difficulty

Easy

This three-hour tour takes you to the remote village of Fterre, and by that, seemingly back in time. Once a village of affluent family clans, today Fterra is a small settlement barely touched by modern lifestyle or the latest technology.

  • Remote village
  • Learn about traditional village life
  • Be part of village local fest

Borsh Castle Tour

Climbing to the castle and describing its history!


Location

Duration

2h

Difficulty

Easy

The Borsh Castle was once an important medieval center of the Ionian coast. During our two-hour tour, we will discover the hill-top castle ruins with fortification walls dating from the IVth century BC, antique dwellings and cisterns, the XVIIth century Mosque of Hajji Bendo, and the necropolis with a monumental tomb that is still preserved at the foot of the hill.

  • 2400 years old Castle
  • After XVIIth century used as a Mosque
  • A magnificent view from the top

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Operator

DRKK Vlorë

Operator contacts

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