In Permet, in the local trattorias, the 'Tave Dheu' is where they serve a casserole with onions, feta, ricotta, olives and minced meat. Typically, the meat of the casserole is baked or roasted on the spit. In these parts, you can also get very good Byrek, and you can taste delicious cheeses. These include 'Kos', white cheese, 'Feta', salted sheep's butter, and kefir. Among the desserts there is 'Bakllava', 'Kadaif', 'Ballokume' and the very famous 'Gliko', a true Permet tradition.
Your journey from Saranda to Permet will take approximately two hours. As you approach the Vjosa valley, you can start enjoying the wonders of the surrounding natural environment. The hot Permet thermal pools are free access, to take a relaxing bath to free your head and gather energy. After the spa, you'll dive into the woods and paths of the Redhi i Hotovës National Park, full of canyons and greenery.
With your expert guides, you'll visit the Langarica Canyon, the Kelcyra gorge, and some points of historical and artistic interest, such as Ottoman-era bridges (Kati Bridge) and Orthodox monasteries. To top it off, you'll discover the town of Tepelene, famous for the high quality of its cold spring waters, from which excellent drinking water is produced.
Guided tour
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