TIRANA, Oct 4 /ATA/ In Voskopoja, which has grown into a major tourist attraction, “Villa Strugu” is one of private agritourism investments, which has received funding as part of the second call of the ARDA/IPARD-II support programs.
The director of the Agricultural and Rural Development Agency, Eranda Selmanaj, posted on social media photos from this agritourism point that has opened its doors to local and foreign visitors alike.
“Their foresight and work is clearly oriented towards the development of rural tourism, through hospitality, quality accommodation, entertainment and fresh and traditional food,” said Selmanaj.
The “Nature and rural tourism” measure is intended to encourage a sustainable development and increase of income in rural areas.
“The value of the budget available as part of this measure is 10.87 million euros with a total of 49 contracts signed,” Selmanaj said.
The transformation of rural areas into attractive landscapes has boosted agritourism as a new model of rural development in Albania.
The government program for agriculture focuses on developing the countryside and rural tourism through support mechanisms, for the growth of agro-tourism activities and guesthouses, which have become major attractions for many visitors and tourists who visit them in every season of the year. /j.p/sm/
