TIRANA, April 8/ATA/ Cleanup has commenced on the Shkumbin delta channels near Vilë Bashtovë to prepare for the 2026 summer season.
According to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports, the cleanup was initiated by the National Coastal Agency, with support from the Tirana District Prefecture, Rrogozhina Municipality, the Armed Forces, and the Local Education Office.
The Vilë Bashtovë area has experienced a surge in international tourism, driven by the annual festival and the recent restoration of the historic Bashtovë Fortress, a project proudly supported by the EU4Culture program.
The Bashtovë Castle is located about 2 km from the village of Vilë-Bashtovë near the Shkumbin River.
Built in the 15th century, this castle functioned as both a Venetian trading post and a fortress against Ottoman invaders. Its strategic location allowed defenders to control the Adriatic to the west and the plains to the east. /j.p/p.s./
