Dibra, the Natural Pearl along the Black Drin

The region of Dibra extends in the northeast of Albania, bordering North Macedonia. Its capital is the city of Peshkopi, situated along the banks of the Black Drin river. Dibra is located on both sides of the Black Drin valley, bordered to the east by the Korab mountain range and to the west by the Lura mountain range, 185 km from the capital Tirana. Near Peshkopi lies the highest mountain in Albania, Mount Korab, with an altitude of 2,751 meters above sea level, part of the Korab-Koritnik National Park, one of Albania’s most beautiful tourist destinations.

If you’ve often heard about the glacial lakes of Lura, to the north of Dibra, or the thermal springs, all these natural beauties can be found in Peshkopi. In Lura National Park, you will be enchanted by dreamlike and picturesque landscapes and visit sources and springs, numerous forests, and especially the lakes, which are a true pearl of nature, ecotourism, and biodiversity.

The curative and thermal waters of Peshkopi stretch about two kilometers east of the city and are one of the most sought-after health attractions. Hydric riches have aided in the economic development of the area, in energy, irrigation, fishing, or industry.

Must-visit destinations in the Dibra region include: the banks of the Black Drin river with its valley and captivating canyons, fantastic for adventure sports and rafting; the mountain and Grama Meadows known as the jewel of Dibra’s tourist crown, filled with forests and alpine pastures; the village of Kërçisht near the natural balcony of Maqellara along with cult monuments and Grezhdan Castle; the stone tourist village of Rabdisht, one of Albania’s 100 tourist villages; the mountains of Hinoska; the agrotourism park of Begjunec, as well as the museum dedicated to Skanderbeg and the Kastrioti family, and the Dibra museum.

In Peshkopi, you can experience warm hospitality intertwined with stunning nature, mountains, rivers, lakes, fields, natural and cultural monuments, ancient castles, all a wonder created by nature and human hand.

The Dibra district is an important center for handicraft, trade, and infrastructure with potential as a tourist attraction in every season. You cannot leave Dibra without trying the delicious jufka and sheqerpare, traditional dishes of the region, as well as plum rakia.