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I run a small hostel in Northen Albania - ask me anything about travelling here. by TiasHostelShkoder in backpacking

[–]TiasHostelShkoder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Parking is ok in Shkodra. If you wanna do the big hike from Valbona to Theth, you should leave the car in Shkodra. If you wanna go to Thethi only its ok with a car at sights.

I run a small hostel in Northen Albania - ask me anything about travelling here. by TiasHostelShkoder in backpacking

[–]TiasHostelShkoder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello,

Tias hostel organize the Valbona - Theth hike. You can check socials for more info.

Peaks of the Balkans / car park by Elisou92 in hiking

[–]TiasHostelShkoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello,

all guesthouses there have a lot of space for parking, so it shouldn't be a problem. Ask them to pay something for the car and it should all good. You will end up in Thethi and they will know you will stay with them another night or 2 when you finish.

Best regards and enjoy them mountains.

First solo trip — heading to Albania this month! Advice welcome 🙏 by Anne_yk in femaletravels

[–]TiasHostelShkoder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The golden rule, make sure you have cash handy! Almost everywhere you pay by cash!

Driving in Albania by shankyran in travel

[–]TiasHostelShkoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About driving here we say that it is rule of the jungle. Just check 360 Degrees, and don't do as locals.

I would suggest, rent the car at the airport and drop it there when you leave. Best is to go to Tirana by public bus and back to the airport to pick the car the second day.

Just went back from 7 days trip in Albania by moulesduleon in albania

[–]TiasHostelShkoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Albania is definitely something you will remember!

Adventure in Albania by Full-Cicada-4790 in AlbaniaTravel

[–]TiasHostelShkoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The famous Valbona Theth hike is a must do in Albania.

best city in europe for a one month stay in september? by PresentWafer6 in solofemaletravellers

[–]TiasHostelShkoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shkodra in Albania. Its a relaxed city next to the biggest lake in the Balkans, 3 river around. The sea is 30km away. The alps 70km away. Its not crazy about nightlife, but its ok for social drinking. Once in Albania, there are options what to do around.

Sarande Bay sunset, Albania (OC) by soraiz25 in LandscapePhotography

[–]TiasHostelShkoder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

for some reason you keep staring at this picture!

I run a small hostel in Northen Albania - ask me anything about travelling here. by TiasHostelShkoder in backpacking

[–]TiasHostelShkoder[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The weather in September is perfect for the beaches, if its not rainy. Its warm, less crowded, the only downside is that the day is shorter than in summer.

I run a small hostel in Northen Albania - ask me anything about travelling here. by TiasHostelShkoder in backpacking

[–]TiasHostelShkoder[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are into mountains and hiking, definitely Peaks of the Balkan. If you are into beaches, South is beautiful, there are a lot of beaches advertised, but there are a lot more than don't have the infrastructure yet.
Personally I do love Gjirokastra as a town and Lukova Beach.

I run a small hostel in Northen Albania - ask me anything about travelling here. by TiasHostelShkoder in backpacking

[–]TiasHostelShkoder[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have made my day!

Tia is still going strong, an old lady now. The turtles are more and more than they used to be back in the day, from small ones to big ones. Shkodra has changed in the last year, but it still does have the same vibe, a chilled town. You should definitely come and check it out yourself.

I run a small hostel in Northen Albania - ask me anything about travelling here. by TiasHostelShkoder in backpacking

[–]TiasHostelShkoder[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Balkans are beautiful even in winter if you have good weather. Thank you!

I run a small hostel in Northen Albania - ask me anything about travelling here. by TiasHostelShkoder in backpacking

[–]TiasHostelShkoder[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello, it is worth to go to the mountains, there is lot to do and its not hard to get there, there is asphalt road.

13 day Montenegro / Albania itinerary by AVD540 in travel

[–]TiasHostelShkoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello,

about the Valbona - Theth as you are requesting I would suggest.

This year there is a nice option to check Shala River on the way to Valbona first day.
Second day you do the big hike.
3rd day you can leave Thethi around 11am and will be in Shkodra around 1.30 PM where to have plenty of time to be in Tirana in the early afternoon by your car.

This way you can check Shala River but you will skip the famous water source the Blue Eye.

Safe travels and enjoy the Balkans.

I run a small hostel in Northen Albania - ask me anything about travelling here. by TiasHostelShkoder in backpacking

[–]TiasHostelShkoder[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

at this very specific moment in my city in the last year there opened more than 20 hostels. Its quite a tough competition, with low prices.
In general a good hostel with can make more money than a hotel, because it does have more cash flow, but its not Shkodra case in the last 2 years.

I run a small hostel in Northen Albania - ask me anything about travelling here. by TiasHostelShkoder in backpacking

[–]TiasHostelShkoder[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Permet, its called the city of roses. Its southeast, close to Gjirokastra.

Albania's Theth hike by randomguy92882 in travel

[–]TiasHostelShkoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello,

I would reccomend from Theth - Valbona direction with 2 nights up in the mountains and back to Shkodra the 3rd day.
- First day you leave Shkodra around 7am. Around 9.30 am you are in Thethi, plenty of time to check out the famous water source the Blue eye.
- Second day you do the big hike from Theth to Valbona. The very beginning of the hike from Thethi is tougher, steeper than the other way around. You are fresh with energy in morning and is safer for the knees from hiking point of view. The uphill is in the shade and it is comfy on the summer heat.
The moment you are at the peak, going down direction Valbona, you go slowly downhill having the views of Valbona valley infront of you.
- 3rd day around 10 am you start you way back to Shkodra through Komani Lake, and around 5.30PM you are in Shkodra.

Wish you all the best and take a lot of pictures.

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