TIRANA, June 29 /ATA/- Ulëza, described as the gem of Albania, a small town surrounded by lovely tourist villages has become a major draw for local and foreign tourists.
With its natural beauties, hiking trails, freshwater lake for sailing and the beach, old towers steeped in history and churches, traditional fish-based and farm produce in the area, Ulza has a lot to offer to tourists all year around.
PM Edi Rama in a posting on Facebook account wishes good morning to his followers with views of revitalized Ulëza.
“Good morning and with these views of revitalized Ulëza, an up and coming tourist attraction, less than two hours’ drive from Tirana, I wish you all a beautiful day,” Rama writes.
Ulza, situated between the municipalities of Mat and Mirdita, boasts the Regional Park of Ulza Lake spanning 4,206 hectares all across the crown of Ulza and Shkopet lakes at an altitude of 400 m above sea level.
The Albanian Government and CEB have made investments in construction of sewers system and sewage depurification, construction of water supply and drinking water distribution system, the reconstruction of promenade and facades of state buildings. These investments of Albanian government and CEB have an estimated value of ALL 168 million.
After it was announced Regional Natural Park about five years ago, Ulza attracts tourists from other cities across the country, as well as foreigners from Italy, France, Germany, Czech Republic and Poland.
Apart from curbing the migration of population within and outside the country, transformation of Ulza in a tourist destination is expected to boost household economies, such as construction of guesthouses, sale of handmade goods and agricultural produce.
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