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Vjosa River Farm Stay

Tepelenë, Gjirokastër · Albania4.9(63 reviews)from €8 / night

GPS coordinates: 40.29670, 20.01750

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Overview

The Vjosa runs free from the Pindus to the Adriatic without a single dam, and this farm sits on a wide braided section where the water splits into a dozen channels over pale stones. Camping is on a grassy terrace above the flood line, with room for four vehicles and any number of tents.

The family keeps goats, a small vineyard and about two hundred fig trees. Dinner, if you want it, is whatever came off the farm that day, eaten at their table. There is a composting toilet, an outdoor sink, and a solar shower bag arrangement that works better than it sounds.

The swimming spot is a two-minute walk downstream. The water is cold, fast, and clean enough to drink upstream of the ford.

Private land with permission. Ask the owner before you stay. Permission is personal, not automatic.

Facilities and amenities

  • Fresh water
  • Electricity
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Waste disposal
  • Laundry
  • Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Grocery nearby
  • Pet-friendly
  • Swimming
  • Beach
  • Mountain views
  • Hiking
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue
  • Shade
  • Level ground
  • 4x4 recommended
  • Accessible
  • Quiet hours

Prices and payment

€8/ night

Payment accepted

  • Cash only

Opening period

04-01 → 11-01

Seasonal

Vehicle suitability

  • Campervan
  • Motorhome
  • Car + tent
  • Roof tent
  • Caravan

Directions and road access

Leave the SH4 at the Tepelenë south junction and follow the gravel track 1.8 km toward the river. The track is fine in dry weather for a 2WD van; after rain the last 300 m becomes clay and a 2WD will struggle.

Access difficulty: Moderate — care needed

House rules

  • Never camp on the gravel bars themselves — the river rises fast.
  • No soap or detergent in the river, at all, ever.
  • Close every gate behind you — the goats will take any opportunity.

4.9

63 reviews

Location5.0
Cleanliness4.5
Value5.0
Facilities3.5
Safety & comfort5.0
  • Klara

    ATCampervan

    5.0

    Wir wollten eine Nacht bleiben und sind vier geblieben. Das Abendessen mit der Familie war der beste Abend der ganzen Reise. Sanitär ist einfach, aber sauber.

    Location
    5.0
    Cleanliness
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Facilities
    3.0
    Safety & comfort
    5.0
    4 photos
  • Besnik

    ALCar + tent

    5.0

    Vjosa është e paçmuar. Familja të pret si të tyren. Kujdes vetëm me rrugën pas shiut — na u desh ndihma e traktorit.

    Location
    5.0
    Cleanliness
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Facilities
    4.0
    Safety & comfort
    5.0

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