TIRANA, Nov 3 /ATA/ The Korab-Koritnik Natural Park is an up and coming attraction for foreign and local tourists alike, especially during the autumn season.
Described as one of the most beautiful areas in the region of Kukes and northern Albania, this park lies at an altitude of over 1300 meters above the sea level and boasts wonderful landscapes.
The Director of the Administration of Protected Areas in Kukës, Lefter Gjana, told ATA that “during September the Korab-Koritnik natural park was visited by 6230 visitors, while in October by 5420 visitors.”
“During September this park was visited by 3750 local tourists and 2480 foreigners, while during October by 4850 locals and 570 foreigners. Foreign visitors are mainly from Kosovo and North Macedonia.”
According to him, among the most favorite destinations of this park are the Trail of Colors, as well as the Brekije-Tërshenë-Shkalla e keqe.”
Korab-Koritnik Park boasts 25 natural monuments (the third category of protected areas in Albania). The scenery of Korab Mountain, also the highest in Albania, is breathtaking. In addition to it, there are other ridges with limestone and gypsum formations, covered with herbaceous plants and alpine pastures, where various types of fragrant flowers blossom during spring and summer.
Cold water springs, natural lakes, snow-capped mountain peaks, offer great opportunities to enjoy every detail of mountain tourism in winter and summer.
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