Incomparable Pogradec opens the tourist season

2024-06-16 20:00:00, Qyteti im CNA

Even this tourist season, Pogradec remains a sought-after destination by local and foreign tourists for the beauties it offers, together with the tourist villages of Lin and Tushemishti, as well as the cultural heritage in the Mokra area.

Tourist operators are ready as the bookings of foreign tourists have started in May and will continue until October. According to them, traditional fish dishes are most requested by foreign visitors.

Incomparable Pogradec opens the tourist season

The Director of Revenue at the municipality of Pogradec, Enjela Karafili, has informed that this year, unlike last year, the space of the public beaches will be 40%, with free umbrellas and space for the disabled.

On the opening day of the tourist season, in addition to local tourists, there were also foreign tourists, who say that the hospitality of the residents and the cuisine make you fall in love with the city of Pogradec.

Incomparable Pogradec opens the tourist season

"I am from Izeaeli, I live in Italy, I love the people here, they are so hospitable, the nature is so beautiful, I have two weeks here in Pogradec and I will continue to stay for two more weeks. I have definitely suggested it to others. to come, to the family, to the girlfriend, the food is so delicious. I go to restaurants and become friends with the owners, the price is cheap, in other countries it seems like they are stealing, here it is so different", said the tourist.

The Mayor of Pogradec, Ilir Xhakolli, said that there are many reservations with local and foreign tourists. According to him, 18 thousand German tourists have booked in the lake city.

Incomparable Pogradec opens the tourist season

Mayor of Pogradec, Ilir Xhakolli. Source CNA

"The innovation this year was the presence of foreign tourists. As you have followed in the news, there is a tourist agency with German tourists, they have signed an agreement with 2-3 entities that deal with tourism and we have a contract that up to 18 thousand Germans will come to Pogradec and these have started since May, will continue until October.

Pogradeci opened the tourist season on Saturday, where the operators exhibited their traditional dishes while there were numerous water and artistic activities./ CNA

Incomparable Pogradec opens the tourist season