Hiking South Albania: GUESTHOUSE XHUMBA AND RURAL ACTIVITIES

Location: Dhuvjan, Municipality of Dropull, Gjirokaster, Albania
1.5 km from highway Gjirokaster-Kakavie
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Contacts:
Marjeta owner of the guesthouse
Phone: +355695458616

Alexander Paskali , hiking guides & visits in the monasteries, churches, archeological sites
Phone: +355692520506
E-mail: alexander_088@yahoo.com
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Terihat is a settlement in the municipality of Dropull, Gjirokaster County, in southern Albania. It is mostly populated by ethnic Greeks. The settlement lies at the foot of Mali i Gjere and it is bordered to the south by Gorice, to the north by Sofratike and to the east by Nepravishte.

If you see this sign in the highway : Turn right towards the center of the village, follow the main road and at 1.5 km distance is located our guesthouse. Featuring a garden, Xhumba Guesthouse offers accommodations in Dhuvjan. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

With free Wifi, this guest house features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and fridge. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. Zaravina Lake is 20 miles from the guest house. The nearest airport is Ioannina Airport, 45 miles from Xhumba Guesthouse.

We offer a rural experience, turning you back in time and showing a simple lifestyle without the presence of technology. Far away from the noise of the city, the guesthouse offers parking for 3 cars, air conditioning, kitchen, 2 bathrooms , 3 rooms, while one room offers nice view with a balcony and a nice garden.

FIRST DAY

Our hostel provides different activities such as hiking at Leftokare's mountain 1230 m with the beautiful view from the blue eye lake. We provide visits to shen Thanasi's church, decending across Dhuvjani's brook in a terrain with caves, visits to Dhuvjani's monastery and Adrianopol's ancient theater. (This itenerary is 12 km).

After the visit in Adrianopol we are heading in our hostel for lunch. We realize that solid traditions should never go out of style. Gentility, hospitality, and good manners are a central part to Dropull identity. While the world is changing, things like humility, courtesy, and basic politeness are mainstays of any civilized society and that should never change. We are trying to bring back the Traditions, and you will experience them too.

SECOND DAY

The second itenerary begins from Teqeja e Melanit in Vraho-Goranxi, than we are headed in Peshkepi e Siperme to visit saint Mary's church. After that we have some fishing time in the lakes of Radat enjoying the scenic view the three lakes have to offer. After 2 hours we are headed in our tavern under the shade of the big trees for lunch. (The itenerary is 10 km)

THIRD DAY

The 3rd day itinerary begins from village of Vrisera. Than we are headed to old town of Pepel mentioned in the Iliad of Homers. During the trip we will have the opportunity to see 3 lakes with beautiful landscape. This trip ends at St. Triad monastery of Pepel dating back from 18 century. Total distance hiking - 5 km one way from Vrisera village.