quoteFor folk in such lands time has almost stood still.quote

- M. Edith Durham, High Albania

quoteHad we not come, we would not have become stars we are the great wide roadquote

- Azem Shkreli, Blood of the Quill

quoteNow and again a few black birds would swoop out from the fog as from another world, coast low and then vanish into thin air. Two or three times they thought they could make out the peaks of Bjeshkët e Nemuna, the Accursed Mountains.quote

- Ismail Kadare, The File on H

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Welcome! I mirëpritur!

Welcome to the online home of Hotel Rilindja and your source of information about travel to the Valbona Valley of the Albanian Highlands or Malësi, the heart of Albania’s wild “Accursed Mountains.” We look forward to helping you become one of the first to rediscover the most beautiful, mysterious and unexplored place in Europe!

About Valbona About Valbona
The name “Valbona” is used to refer to the Valbona River, which in turn flows through the valley bearing its name, and a small village in the valley, as well the general area informally. Morereadmore
Your Journey Your Journey
Depending on your style and with the help of our staff, your journey can range from a comfortable and hand-held tour, to a more free form and wild adventure! Morereadmore
Hotel Rilindja Hotel Rilindja
Hotel Rilindja is a charming and bijoux modern wooden chalet, nestled by the Valbona River in the bosom of the valley. Morereadmore