“A Day with the Shepherd” is a winning project of the TIP Korça platform, supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Environment in partnership with GIZ, introducing a new model of sustainable rural tourism.

The initiative invites visitors to immerse themselves in the daily life of Kolonjë shepherds – from herding livestock and horseback rides to preparing traditional meals and enjoying magical nights under the stars around a campfire.

The project also promotes transhumance, a centuries-old local tradition, creating new economic opportunities for the community while preserving cultural heritage.

These activities have now become part of tourism packages that foster rural development and strengthen the region’s appeal as a sustainable tourist destination.

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Prime Minister Edi Rama took to the social media on Thursday to post images of Kolonje that is teaming with local and foreign visitors.

“Kolonje, another beautiful experience for tourists,” PM Rama said.

Scenic landscape, traditional food cooked with locally grown fresh produce and typical quintessential guesthouses are a magnetic allure for many tourists, who choose to visit the area.

Important infrastructure investments have given a fresh impetus to local tourism and agritourism in particular, with the travel time between Korça and Erseka, the main town in Kolonje, being already cut to just 30 minutes.

Mount Gramoz, is home to a glacial lake, a natural monument at an altitude of 2523 m above sea level and one of the most preferred attractions in this region. There is a variety of natural vegetation around the glacial lake. The natural monument offers scientific, aesthetic and tourist values.

Mount of Shelegur, Postenan and Radom are also popular destinations for adventure tourism and heights enthusiasts, who climb these rugged environments to practice the sport of mountaineering, mountain hiking and admire the stunning landscape of these peaks.

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