TIRANA, May 20 /ATA/ – Work on two major infrastructure projects is in full swing in the town of Pogradec in south-eastern Albania, one of the country’s most popular summer destinations.
Prime Minister Edi Rama took to the social media on Saturday to share images showing the ongoing work on construction of the Tushemisht ring-road stretching from the Drilon bridge at Zagorçan springs to the Tushemisht border crossing point.
PM Rama noted that the project is designed to transform infrastructure of entire area within the next 12 months.
The two projects, worth $10 million, are funded by the Albanian government through the Albanian-American Enterprise Fund (AADF),
Pogradec, a hidden gem nestled on the shores of Lake Ohrid in Albania, is a year-round tourist attraction, offering a harmonious blend of breathtaking natural beauty, intriguing history, and warm hospitality with its idyllic setting and a wealth of attractions. The lake town is a destination for tourists who appreciate beautiful scenery, rich cultural heritage, and delicious traditional Albanian cuisine.
Drilon-Tushemisht is one of the unmatched areas with natural beauties next to Ohrid Lake. In such a small geographic space are nicely included some of the Albanian nature pearls like: Drilon Springs, Ohrid Lake, typical houses from the area, narrow pedestrian paths, picturesque landscapes, which create a wonderful oasis with multiple tourism development opportunities in the area.
Tushemisht has been included in the government’s 100 Villages program. The government has selected 100 villages nationwide to upgrade their infrastructure and public services and promote agritourism by offering incentives and grants to support local characteristic agriculture products.
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