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Këlcyrë

Këlcyrë is a place to pause by the gorge and observe the Vjosa passing through a corridor between steep landforms. Its appeal is scenic, and the stretch is best explored without rushing.

Këlcyrë
Photo by Thanas Todhe (Guri Q… Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 3.0
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What makes it special

  • Take in the gorge and the narrowing of the valley.
  • Walk slowly along existing access areas.
Këlcyrë
Photo by Thanas Todhe (Guri Q… Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 3.0
Këlcyrë
Photo by Thanas Todhe (Guri Q… Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 3.0
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Këlcyrë

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Vjosa River channel and gravel bars in the valley near Këlcyrë, Albania.

Albania’s Vjosa Valley between Përmet, Këlcyrë and Tepelenë

The best way to understand the Vjosa is not to string together rafting, canyon trips and riverside photos. Choose one stretch, sleep nearby and accept that a free-flowing river calls for slower, more flexible, low-impact plans.

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Profile updated: 26/09/2026