Prime Minister Edi Rama on Tuesday took to the social media to share images from the village in Libohovë Municipality, praising its natural beauty and authentic hospitality as it joins the UN World Tourism Organization’s “Best Tourism Villages” program.

“From Nepravishtë – Libohovë’s hidden gem, known for its stunning landscapes and warm, authentic hospitality – comes Albania’s second entry in the UNWTO’s ‘Best Tourism Villages’ initiative,” Rama wrote.

Nepravishtë is the second Albanian village submitted for the international recognition, following the successful nomination of Voskopoja. The UNWTO program promotes rural destinations with strong tourism potential, supporting sustainable development and the protection of cultural and natural heritage.

The village of Nepravishtë is home to a number of cultural heritage and religious sites, including the Melan Castle, Aqueduct at the Tekke of Melan, the Paleo-Christian Church of Manastareq, the Tekke of Melan which is thought to be an extension of the ancient Illyrian city of Antigone, built on the ruins a still unknown Illyrian city.

The Protected Area of ​​Melani Castle is a cultural monument from 1963 with an area of ​​87 thousand m2 and the Chestnuts of Nepravishtë.

The Nepravishtë or Vrizi Spring, a karst spring with clean and cold water, is also located near the village of Nepravishtë. The site has scientific, geological, geomorphologic, hydrological, cultural, didactic, tourist values ​​and is a natural monument.

Tourists visiting Gjirokaster should not miss the village of Nepravishtë as the newest, but very promising destination in Albania’s south.

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