Thethi National Park is located in the heart of the Albanian Alps, in the Bjeshkët e Namuna area, with an area of 2.630 ha. The magnificent landscape of this park is adorned by the crystalline Thethi stream, where marble trout grow, the enchanting Grunas cataract, etc. The park is notable for its dense tree cover dominated by buckthorn, some of which are 200 years old. Other types of tree cover consist of maple, ash, hornbeam and hornbeam. There is a variety of flowers, including the “Wulfenia of Baldachit”, which is an endemic plant discovered by the Italian botanist Baldachi. This type of flower is found only in Thethi Park. It is worth mentioning that Thethi Park is the only area in Albania where the lynx, which is a rare species, is found. The park offers accommodation in inn-type structures. Numerous opportunities for a wide range of activities such as mountain climbing, sports cycling, speleology (cave tourism), sport fishing, winter sports on natural snowy slopes, etc.
The Theth region constitutes the heart of the Albanian Alps. It is located in the Western Alps of Albania, at a distance of 70 km from the city of Shkodra. It is known for its climatic and biodiversity values. Theth has been declared a National Park, it is also part of the joint project of the “Peace Park” that includes the cross-border region of the “Bjeshkët të Namuna” between the three countries, Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro.
The park's fauna consists of 50 species of birds, 10 species of reptiles and 8 species of amphibians. Thethi Park remains the most important habitat in our country. Here are also found various species of woodpeckers, golden eagles, alpine salamanders and a variety of colorful butterflies.
Among the most interesting objects to visit by tourists in Theth are the Grunas Waterfall, which has a height of 25–30 meters. Next to it is the cave of "Birreve me rrathe" whose galleries contain various forms such as stalagmites, stalactites, wall veils, etc. Another cave is that of Arap. Quite attractive are the springs of the waters of Okoli, from where the waters of the Theth stream flow.
Thethi National Park is known for its heavy snowfall, which normally lasts 150 days a year. We can say that for about 6 months this area remains blocked by snow which occupies the Terthore Pass 2.000 meters above sea level which connects Bogen to the Thethi Pit.
In Theth you will find alpine-style buildings with sloping roofs built of stone slabs. Here you will also find the “tower of isolation”, an epic element of Albanian life where during the blood feud period the blood was sheltered. This tower is today a cultural monument.
The traditional cuisine of Theth consists of "ferlik" (roasted meat), cooking trout from the Theth stream, as well as dairy products.
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