Rafting has become one of the newest additions to the tourism offer in the northeastern region of Dibër, further expanding the area’s appeal for adventure enthusiasts and nature travelers.

Prime Minister Edi Rama on Saturday shared images marking the opening of the rafting season in Dibër, describing the experience as a unique combination of adrenaline, wild landscapes, and the untouched beauty of the region.

With its scenic valley and fast-flowing waters, the Black Drin offers favorable conditions for rafting and is increasingly being viewed as a promising destination for the development of adventure tourism in Albania.

The river originates from Lake Ohrid at an altitude of 695 meters above sea level before flowing through North Macedonia and entering Albanian territory near the city of Dibër. Stretching a total of 149 kilometers, including 56 kilometers within North Macedonia, the river winds through mountainous terrain and partially forms the border between the two countries.

Near Kukës, the Black Drin merges with the White Drin to form the Drin River, which eventually flows into the Adriatic Sea.

As Albania continues to diversify its tourism sector beyond coastal destinations, the Black Drin is increasingly positioning itself as a destination where adventure tourism and unspoiled nature converge.

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Jaupaj described the meeting as a significant step in Albania-Kosovo cooperation on water resource management. Under the memorandum, both countries will coordinate field activities, exchange data, and jointly address water quality challenges along the river.

“Together with Minister Pacolli, we agreed to build unified monitoring mechanisms, share data, and coordinate efforts on both sides of the border to tackle water quality issues,” Jaupaj said.

He added that joint European-funded projects could bring investment, expertise, and sustainable solutions to the entire Drin River basin.

“This new stage goes beyond administrative boundaries, establishing a model of cooperation where nature protection and sustainable development advance alongside the wellbeing of citizens and biodiversity,” Jaupaj said.

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According to the Corporation, the natural water inflows to Fierza dam are estimated 405 m3/s, to Koman hydropower plant 180 m3/s and 20 m3/s to the Vau i Dejes plant.

The water level at Fierza hydropower plant is 267.46 meters above sea level, at Koman is 173.38 meters and at Vau i Dejes dam is 74.71 meters above the sea level.

“The data published by the power corporate show that daily electricity production from the three power plants is 9663 MWh , whereas while the electricity reserve is estimated at 437.98 GWh,” the Corporation said.

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