Përmet

Permet is a small city in Southeastern Albania along the river Vjosa from which the valley takes its name. The riverside provides a very beautiful valley extending from Çarshove to Tepelenë District.

The greenest and the cleanest town in Albania, also known as the "city of roses." The small town of Permet is famous for its folk music and renowned clarinetist Laver Bariu, literature personalities, and the good cooking, especially sweets, the so called 'gliko', or preserves. You will be served good wine and raki in Permet and around.

Understand
The small town of Permet is on the southern east side of Albania close to the two Greek borders (Kakavia and Merzani). It is 70 km away from the historical town of Gjirokastra and 230 km away from the capital city of Albania, Tirana. The river Vjosa runs along the whole district for about 58 km and is the second largest river of Albania for its hydric reserves. The most important mountains around Permet are: Nëmërçkë 2,485 m, Dhëmbel 2,080 m, and Trebeshina 1,922 m. A small town, surrounded by mountains, rivers and countryside, there are many choices of accommodation, activities, many taverns and snack bars, a rich history and many areas that you should not miss seeing!

By bus

 * Gjirokastër – There are many buses and mini buses that leave from the main roundabout in northern side of the town. The fare costs 350 lek, and the duration of the journey is usually about an hour (70 km). You will travel through the beautiful Drinos Valley and then pass by the magnificent Kelcyre Gorge.
 * Tirana – There are daily buses to Permet. Buses to the capital are at 05:00, 07:00 and 09:00. Buses from Tirana leave at 12:30, 14:00 and 17:00. Both ways daily schedules. The journey takes about five hours (220 km) and the fare is around 850 lek.


 * Greece – If you are travelling from Greece, you can get on the bus that leaves from Athens (Address: Deliyianni 19, Metaxourgeio, or . The bus usually takes 7–8 hr and is quite a comfortable journey! The bus fare costs €25 and the bus drops you off at the main square in Permet.

Get around
Hitchhiking to the hot springs is possible.

See

 * Partisan monuments featuring socialist realism art work
 * The House of the Three Frashëri Brothers – The home of the brothers Avdyl, Sami and Naim Frasheri, prominent National Renaissance activists, is part of the national heritage, and holds the status of the Category Culture Monument 1 in the village of Frashër of Përmet.
 * The House of the Three Frashëri Brothers – The home of the brothers Avdyl, Sami and Naim Frasheri, prominent National Renaissance activists, is part of the national heritage, and holds the status of the Category Culture Monument 1 in the village of Frashër of Përmet.
 * The House of the Three Frashëri Brothers – The home of the brothers Avdyl, Sami and Naim Frasheri, prominent National Renaissance activists, is part of the national heritage, and holds the status of the Category Culture Monument 1 in the village of Frashër of Përmet.
 * The House of the Three Frashëri Brothers – The home of the brothers Avdyl, Sami and Naim Frasheri, prominent National Renaissance activists, is part of the national heritage, and holds the status of the Category Culture Monument 1 in the village of Frashër of Përmet.
 * The House of the Three Frashëri Brothers – The home of the brothers Avdyl, Sami and Naim Frasheri, prominent National Renaissance activists, is part of the national heritage, and holds the status of the Category Culture Monument 1 in the village of Frashër of Përmet.

Do

 * Multicultural Permet Festival showcasing the best of local folklore
 * Fir of Hotova National Park – Have a hike here and visit the nearby picturesque villages.
 * Fir of Hotova National Park – Have a hike here and visit the nearby picturesque villages.

Banjat e Benjës
Around 13 km away from the center of Përmet, a famous Spa and an old Ottoman bridge. You may take a taxi, hitchhike, or even hike if you want. At the very beginning of the street you will see the Katiu’s Bridge, that was built within the medieval period, it remains in good condition until today.

Go next

 * Tepelenë – A castle and a region famous for its bravery and polyphonic characteristic songs.
 * Gjirokastër – Popular for its mulberry Raki. Also, nearby the Blue Hole, a tourist attraction similar to others of the same name.
 * Leskovik – If you are interested in more hot springs, check out the spring up the mountains near Postenan village, or the Burimet e Leskovikut springs right at the Greek border in the beautiful river valley of Sarandoporo river.