ecotourism – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:07:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 PM Rama: Newly-built road to boost eco-tourism and rural development in southeastern Albania https://en.ata.gov.al/2025/09/03/pm-rama-newly-built-road-to-boost-eco-tourism-and-rural-development-in-southeastern-albania/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2025/09/03/pm-rama-newly-built-road-to-boost-eco-tourism-and-rural-development-in-southeastern-albania/#respond Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:05:23 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=273481 TIRANA, Sept 3 /ATA/ – The newly-constructed Moglicë-Strelcë-Lozhan i Ri-Maliq road will significantly improve connectivity and promote eco-tourism in the southeastern Albanian region of Korça, Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Wednesday.

The new segment links several rural communities in the Korça region to nearby urban centers and traverses areas of natural beauty, which authorities hope will attract visitors and stimulate the local economy.

“The new road opens up a scenic route and offers a fresh perspective for nature-based tourism in the region,” Rama said in a post on social media, alongside photos of the completed infrastructure.

Officials say the improved access is also expected to support agricultural development and boost investment in agribusiness and agritourism in the surrounding villages.

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]]> https://en.ata.gov.al/2025/09/03/pm-rama-newly-built-road-to-boost-eco-tourism-and-rural-development-in-southeastern-albania/feed/ 0 Government approves agreement with AADF on ecotourism development in Drilon-Tushemisht area https://en.ata.gov.al/2022/06/22/government-approves-agreement-with-aadf-on-ecotourism-development-in-drilon-tushemisht-area/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2022/06/22/government-approves-agreement-with-aadf-on-ecotourism-development-in-drilon-tushemisht-area/#respond Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:55:41 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=182139 TIRANA, June 22 /ATA/ -The Council of Ministers on Wednesday approved in principle the agreement with the Albanian-American Development Foundation (AADF) on  ecotourism development project in Drilon-Tushemisht area, Pogradec.

According to this decision, the Minister of Finance and Economy is authorized to sign this agreement.

The Ministry of Finance and Economy, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, the State Agency for Expropriation, the State Cadastre Agency and the Municipality of Pogradec are tasked with implementing the decision.

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.

Despite the natural wealthy opportunities the zone can offer, its tourism potentials are yet underdeveloped. The main challenge for the zone is the lack of customized touristic models and other commercialization services.

To overcome this challenge, AADF is considering working to design project that includes architectural and development plans for the area. This project is to attract investments that enhance, promote and activate natural resources of protected that have been untapped, or underutilized.

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]]> https://en.ata.gov.al/2022/06/22/government-approves-agreement-with-aadf-on-ecotourism-development-in-drilon-tushemisht-area/feed/ 0 New model of ecotourism near Lake Marina in Belsh https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/10/30/new-model-of-ecotourism-near-lake-marina-in-belsh/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/10/30/new-model-of-ecotourism-near-lake-marina-in-belsh/#respond Sat, 30 Oct 2021 16:09:00 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=164866 TIRANA, Oct 30 /ATA/ – Belsh, a popular tourist attraction near the city of Elbasan, central Albania, is a year-round destination for a growing number of visitors at every season.

Seven small prefabricated wooden houses and a restaurant are being built adjacent to Lake Marina shore in Belsh. The wooden houses, constructions being built in the Alpine chalet design, beautifully integrate with the landscape around the Marina Lake.

The Alpine chalets are being built with ecological timber materials, which minimize the outdoor sounds and do not affect the area’s ecosystem.

Prime Minister Edi Rama, accompanied by the Socialist Party lawmaker Damian Gjiknuri, and the Minister of Health and Social Protection Ogerta Manastirliu closely inspected the ongoing construction work.

“A new model of ecotourism is taking shape through the funding of the Albanian Development Fund, to build a resort close to one of the area’s most amazing lakes, which is being transformed into one of the most attractive tourist destinations of rural Albania,” PM Rama said.

Belsh Mayor Arif Tafani said that the investment has attracted interest in the area’s development. “The forest is a private property and many enterprises have expressed interest for development of the area. The project has been already finalized and work is underway on construction of two piers.”

The project also includes electric boats, hydro-bikes, etc. “A project with Swiss entrepreneurs also includes an electric bus for visitors,” he said.

The Urban Renaissance projects have transformed the town of Belsh in the last few years with construction of an initial group of agritourism businesses and guesthouses, providing a boost to the area’s development.

The 85 ellipsis-shaped karstic lakes are a sough-after attraction for many international visitors, but with the transformation of this area, home to incredible natural beauties, is attracting a growing number of domestic visitors, mainly from Tirana and Durres.

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