GEOGRAPHICAL
City of Përmeti is located along Vjosa river and Dhëmbeli mountain. It is about 240 meters above sea level, with an area of 120 ha urban areas, of which 99,000 m2 of green surface, thus classifying Përmet one of the most unique cities in the picturesque southern Albania. It is located in the southeastern part of Albania.
Located 30 km from the border with Greece, which connects through the customs point "Three Bridges", is 70 km away from the center of Gjirokastra Prefecture and 230 km far away from Tirana.
Vjose River traverses 58 km within the district, is the second river in Albania hydro stocks contained and creates a very beautiful valley that begins with his entry in Albania and ends Çarshovë Tepelenë district. Main mountains in this district are Nemerçka about 2485 m altitude, Dhëmbeli 2080 m and Trebeshina 1922 m.
WHAT YOU CAN VISIT IN PËRMETI
Cultural Tourism
Objects: Ilyrian Fortress ruins at Bolënge, Rock of the City (Cultural Monument) and symbol of the city, old quarter, the postbyzantine churches of Leusa, Bënja, Shënepremte, Kosina and Bualli, the medieval bridge of ottoman period “Kanionet e Dashit.
Cultural Events: “Wine” fest, it’s organized during the summer, “Përmeti Multicultural”, during June, South harmonicas festival, where the winner takes the price “Laver Bariu”, one of the great master of harmonicas.
Nature Tourism: National Parks of Fir of Hotova, Fir of Petrani, Lengarica Canyons, the protected panorama Mallagjeri, the mountains of Nemerçka, Dhëmbeli and Trebeshina.
Curative Tourism: Thermal waters of Bënja.
Culinary and Gastronomy Tourism: The manufactures of famous and unique Glico, Winery cantina, traditional foods of the area, the manufactures of cheeses.
Religious Tourism: Pilgrimage on the Tekke of Ali Postivan, visits on the churches and monasteries around Përmeti.