Albanian singers and artists joined protests against planned hydropower plants in the Valbona Valley National Park Valbona, Albania - Chanting “Don't touch Valbona” several hundred Albanians and ...

The pristine Valbona Valley in northern Albania is a haven for adventure tourism, but hotels and resorts are popping up and putting at risk its sustainable development, critics say. Fifteen years ago, ...

“Valbona is my favourite valley. I could live here.” This passionate and spontaneous confession comes from Albi, a young Albanian from the capital Tirana. I can see why. Deep beech forests cover the ...

The Valbona Valley in northern Albania faces destruction from the planned works, despite being within the protected area of the Valbona National Park. LAURA BRIGGS reports Scenery, geology, wildlife ...

15:26, Mon, Jan 27, 2025 Updated: 16:02, Mon, Jan 27, 2025 Nestled in the heart of Albania, Valbona Valley National Park is one of Europe's best-kept secrets. Surrounded by dramatic mountains, lush ...