{"id":2489,"date":"2026-02-11T07:29:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T07:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/albania360.ru\/?p=2489"},"modified":"2026-02-26T08:06:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T08:06:58","slug":"permet-permet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/permet-permet\/","title":{"rendered":"Permet (P\u00ebrmet)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<p>Permet, a tiny town nestled in the central mountains of Albania, attracts avid adventurers. No mass tourism here; tour buses don&#8217;t even reach this offbeat destination. Yet, it offers some of Albania&#8217;s coolest experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/permet-begin-article-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"river canyon in albania\" class=\"wp-image-2529\" style=\"width:840px;height:630px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>View from the bridge to Permet. Remember the big rock near the white buildings, information about it will be below<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/permet-permet\/#Permets_Brief_History\" >Permet&#8217;s Brief History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/permet-permet\/#General_Facts\" >General Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/permet-permet\/#Accommodation_Options\" >Accommodation Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/permet-permet\/#Permets_Attractions\" >Permet&#8217;s Attractions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/permet-permet\/#The_Big_Rock_of_Permet_%E2%80%93_Guri_i_Qytetit\" >The Big Rock of Permet &#8211; Guri i Qytetit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/permet-permet\/#Observation_Deck_near_the_Main_Square\" >Observation Deck near the Main Square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/permet-permet\/#The_Main_Square_and_Pedestrian_Street\" >The Main Square and Pedestrian Street<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/permet-permet\/#Albanias_Most_Beautiful_Road_SH75\" >Albania&#8217;s Most Beautiful Road: SH75<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/permet-permet\/#Benje_Hot_Springs_and_Byzantine_Bridge\" >Benje Hot Springs and Byzantine Bridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/permet-permet\/#Langarica_Canyon\" >Langarica Canyon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/permet-permet\/#Osumi_Canyon\" >Osumi Canyon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/permet-permet\/#Rafting_in_Albania_Permet\" >Rafting in Albania, Permet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/permet-permet\/#Travel_Tips\" >Travel Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u043f\u0435\u0440\u043c\u0435\u0442-\u043a\u0440\u0430\u0442\u043a\u0430\u044f-\u0438\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0438\u044f\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Permets_Brief_History\"><\/span>Permet&#8217;s Brief History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though not the most riveting part of an article, knowing the history of your destination is essential. A concise overview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No records from the Roman and Byzantine eras are found for this city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First mentions of settlements date back to the 13th-14th centuries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permet was under Ottoman rule until the 18th century.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the 19th century, it gained local importance with Albanian and Greek schools and a hospital.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During the 20th century, due to its strategic location, Permet played a significant role in resistance movements during various wars and conflicts, harboring partisan groups against aggressors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All changed when Enver Hoxha came to power, intertwining <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/history-of-albania\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"521\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Permet&#8217;s history with Albania&#8217;s<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/permet-istoria-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"best road in albania\" class=\"wp-image-2518\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The city is surrounded by mountains on all sides as in the photo<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u043f\u0435\u0440\u043c\u0435\u0442-\u043e\u0431\u0449\u0438\u0435-\u0444\u0430\u043a\u0442\u044b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Facts\"><\/span>General Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Permet serves as the center of a municipality within Gjirokaster city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Around 5000 people reside in the town.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Including the suburbs, the total population reaches 9000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Notable:<\/p>\n<cite>Permet is now renowned for its stunning landscapes, vibrant flower scenes, and excellent accessibility to remarkable attractions.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u0433\u0434\u0435-\u0436\u0438\u0442\u044c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation_Options\"><\/span>Accommodation Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the town is small (as you&#8217;ll discover in the attractions section), the location for your stay is not crucial. Any spot in Permet will put you within a 15-minute walk to the central square. Most tourist accommodations are just 5-7 minutes away from the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the center itself is a beautiful pedestrian street 250 meters long. And a large main square. If you take your time, you can walk the entire center in 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Important:<\/p>\n<cite>While apartments are popular accommodations for tourists in Albania, they are scarce in Permet. The majority of rental options are guesthouses. Learn more about the differences and pros and cons in the article: &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/accommodation-in-albania\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"980\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accommodation in Albania for the Traveler.<\/a>&#8220;<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some excellent choices for a 1-2 night stay in Permet, with links to resources for more rental options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/Fmc9OQLx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Funky Guest House<\/a> &#8211; The Best Guesthouse in Town\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Great rooms, exceptional service, and a prime location right on the central square.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special perks: Breakfast included, a huge plus in such a small town. They also organize fantastic activities, such as horseback riding around Permet and rafting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/Ox6FuSn6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ilir Guest House<\/a> &#8211; A Cool &amp; Budget-Friendly Pick\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tasty homemade breakfast included.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The highlight is a large rooftop terrace with mountain views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very hospitable hosts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/permet-ilir-guest-zakat-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"accommodation in albania\" class=\"wp-image-2516\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>View of the city from the terrace of Ilir Guest House at sunset<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/content?currency=eur&#038;trs=250235&#038;shmarker=403454.albpermet&#038;type=compact&#038;host=search.hotellook.com&#038;locale=en&#038;limit=5&#038;powered_by=true&#038;nobooking=&#038;id=1488503&#038;primary=%23ff8e00&#038;special=%23e0e0e0&#038;promo_id=4026&#038;campaign_id=101\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u0434\u043e\u0441\u0442\u043e\u043f\u0440\u0438\u043c\u0435\u0447\u0430\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0438-\u0433\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0434\u0430-\u043f\u0435\u0440\u043c\u0435\u0442\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Permets_Attractions\"><\/span>Permet&#8217;s Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What to see in Permet is not a difficult question. The whole town, along with its three main attractions, can be explored in an hour. Distances between attractions are around 200 meters. Despite the limited tourist spots, the surrounding mountains make it incredibly scenic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond Permet lies a completely different picture, with countless attractions you can&#8217;t cover in a day. I&#8217;ll list them below, including prices, how to get there, and tips. For <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/albania-travel-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"350\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a map of attractions in Permet and all of Albania<\/a>, check the link provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u0431\u043e\u043b\u044c\u0448\u043e\u0439-\u043a\u0430\u043c\u0435\u043d\u044c-\u043f\u0435\u0440\u043c\u0435\u0442\u0430\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Big_Rock_of_Permet_%E2%80%93_Guri_i_Qytetit\"><\/span>The Big Rock of Permet &#8211; Guri i Qytetit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A piece of rock or a large boulder, call it what you will, stands at the city center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Height: 20 meters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinates: 40.236251, 20.351986<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Albanian name (just in case): Guri i Qytetit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An observation platform sits atop the rock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open 24\/7, free admission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time needed: 10 minutes for everything.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Author&#8217;s rating:<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite>For Permet, it&#8217;s a 10 out of 10 and the best attraction in the town, though it&#8217;s just a big rock. But climbing to the viewpoint is a must.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2519\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/permet-kamen-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"permet albania viewpoint\" class=\"wp-image-2519\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here is the stone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2520\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/permet-kamen-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"the rock in permet\" class=\"wp-image-2520\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">And these are the steps on the back side, they are not visible from the road<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2521\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/permet-kamen-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"albanian views\" class=\"wp-image-2521\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from top of the stone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Useful to Know:<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite>The rock looks very impressive from the side. The observation deck is not visible from the road, nor are the steps leading up to it. If you don&#8217;t know, you might pass it by. Go around to the other side, where you&#8217;ll find the steps leading up.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u043e\u0431\u0437\u043e\u0440\u043d\u0430\u044f-\u043f\u043b\u043e\u0449\u0430\u0434\u043a\u0430-\u0432\u043e\u0437\u043b\u0435-\u0433\u043b\u0430\u0432\u043d\u043e\u0439-\u043f\u043b\u043e\u0449\u0430\u0434\u0438\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Observation_Deck_near_the_Main_Square\"><\/span>Observation Deck near the Main Square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s hard to call it an observation deck. It&#8217;s much cooler on the rock mentioned earlier. It&#8217;s about 150 meters from the rock, and you&#8217;ll have to walk to reach it. Nonetheless, it offers a beautiful view of the river with the canyon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates: 40.233847, 20.353937<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free and open 24\/7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It looks like a raised platform about 5 meters above the ground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;ll spend 3 minutes, including taking photos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Author&#8217;s rating:<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite>1 out of 10. There&#8217;s not much to do here, but you&#8217;ll probably end up here anyway. Limited options for evening walks.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/permet-obzorka-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"permet observation deck\" class=\"wp-image-2523\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Here&#8217;s the said observation deck. The rock is much cooler.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u0446\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0440\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430\u044f-\u043f\u043b\u043e\u0449\u0430\u0434\u044c-\u0438-\u043f\u0435\u0448\u0435\u0445\u043e\u0434\u043d\u0430\u044f-\u0443\u043b\u0438\u0446\u0430\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Main_Square_and_Pedestrian_Street\"><\/span>The Main Square and Pedestrian Street<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located just 100 meters from the observation deck. As mentioned earlier, the street itself is only 200 meters long. But it&#8217;s beautiful, with lots of flowers in summer, clean, and tidy. There are cafes everywhere, and an excellent restaurant is a little further down the street, about 400 meters from the square. You can find it on the travel map in the header of this guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates of the main square: 40.233113, 20.353528<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;ll need 30 minutes for the entire walk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the evening, make sure to visit the &#8220;Familjari&#8221; restaurant.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates: 40.231733, 20.355639<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very cool and welcoming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Though the staff struggles with English, even the numbers, you&#8217;ll manage. You won&#8217;t leave hungry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Author&#8217;s rating:<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite>I&#8217;ll give it 5 out of 10. It&#8217;s nice for a leisurely stroll and enjoying the mountain views. Don&#8217;t expect anything extraordinary, but you can&#8217;t skip this place if you&#8217;ve come to Permet.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/permet-central-square-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"main square permet\" class=\"wp-image-2530\" style=\"width:706px;height:529px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Mountains visible around the central square of the city.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That concludes the attractions of Permet :). Now, on to the reason you&#8217;re here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u0441\u0430\u043c\u0430\u044f-\u043a\u0440\u0430\u0441\u0438\u0432\u0430\u044f-\u0442\u0440\u0430\u0441\u0441\u0430-\u0430\u043b\u0431\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0438-sh75\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Albanias_Most_Beautiful_Road_SH75\"><\/span>Albania&#8217;s Most Beautiful Road: SH75<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This 162-kilometer road winds through the Balkan Mountains. The largest city on this road is Permet. It&#8217;s an incredibly scenic and romantic drive, with genuine mountain serpentine roads and stunning views of the mountains every 30 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can cover the entire SH75 road without stops in 4 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, most people split the trip into two days with an overnight stay in Permet. Find out why in the next chapters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a detailed report and many photos of the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/driving-the-sh75\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2412\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SH75 road<\/a>, follow the link. There&#8217;s useful information about which sections of the road are a must-visit and which you can skip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The road is entirely toll-free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Author&#8217;s rating:<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite>Some sections, at least two of the 20-kilometer stretches, are a must-visit, as mentioned in the full report. Also, here&#8217;s a tip: it&#8217;s impossible to reach Permet without taking the SH75 road, unless you&#8217;re flying by helicopter. There&#8217;s no other road to Permet except SH75. So, if you&#8217;re here, you&#8217;ve already experienced part of Albania&#8217;s most beautiful road.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/permet-sh75-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"road sh75 in albania \" class=\"wp-image-2525\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>You&#8217;ll take a million photos on the SH75 road.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u0433\u043e\u0440\u044f\u0447\u0438\u0435-\u0438\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0447\u043d\u0438\u043a\u0438-\u0431\u0435\u043d\u044c\u0435-\u0438-\u0432\u0438\u0437\u0430\u043d\u0442\u0438\u0439\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0439-\u043c\u043e\u0441\u0442\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benje_Hot_Springs_and_Byzantine_Bridge\"><\/span>Benje Hot Springs and Byzantine Bridge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of Albania&#8217;s top attractions. If you had to make a list of three must-visit places, Benje Hot Springs would be on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About 14 kilometers from Permet, a small mountain river flows. Along its banks, for about two kilometers, numerous hot springs gush from under the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates: 40.243900, 20.432461<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are around 20 springs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All of them are sulfuric, so there&#8217;s a faint smell of rotten eggs. However, it&#8217;s not overpowering, and you quickly get used to it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People have built stone pools for bathing in the hot spring areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The water color varies throughout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temperatures range from the hottest +30\u00b0C to the coolest +25\u00b0C.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Useful to Know:<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite>You can&#8217;t say the water is boiling, but it&#8217;s generally comfortable to sit in, especially in autumn.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The hot springs are open year-round and completely free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nearby, there&#8217;s a Byzantine bridge, still in use today.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/thermal-baths-of-benje-and-langarica\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3687\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Benje Hot Springs and the Langarica Canyon<\/a> in the full article. You&#8217;ll find plenty of advice on how to find the springs without the tourist crowds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2517\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/permet-istochnik-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"places to visit in permet\" class=\"wp-image-2517\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the hot springs under the rocks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2522\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/permet-most-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"attractions in permet\" class=\"wp-image-2522\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Byzantine Bridge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Author&#8217;s recommendation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite>Did you see the photos above? That&#8217;s an honest 10 out of 10, and it&#8217;s a must-visit attraction.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u043a\u0430\u043d\u044c\u043e\u043d-\u043b\u0430\u043d\u0433\u0430\u0440\u0438\u043a\u0430\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Langarica_Canyon\"><\/span>Langarica Canyon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If we look at it globally, it&#8217;s part of the hot springs location. You&#8217;ll find a full guide on how to get to the Langarica Canyon in the same link provided earlier. The situation is such that only 1% of all tourists who come to the hot springs venture to the Langarica Canyon, despite it starting just 600 meters from the springs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates: 40.255080, 20.459918<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are viewpoints around the canyon, but you&#8217;re not interested in them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want to explore the canyon itself and the hiking route through it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan about 2-3 hours, but you can turn back at any time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/permet-langarika-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"what to do in permet\" class=\"wp-image-2526\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Langarica Canyon.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Author&#8217;s rating:<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite>10 out of 10. Together with the hot springs, this will be one of the best days of your trip to Albania. Allocate your entire day for these two locations.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u043a\u0430\u043d\u044c\u043e\u043d-\u043e\u0441\u0443\u043c\u0438\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Osumi_Canyon\"><\/span>Osumi Canyon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Osumi Canyon is another important attraction in Albania. Looking at it globally, it&#8217;s just as impressive as Langarica near the Benje hot springs, but there are several BUTs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While Langarica is only 14 km away from Permet and takes about 20 minutes to reach on a good road, Osumi is 45 km away, and the journey takes about 2 hours on a bad road. Nevertheless, the nearest town to the canyon is Permet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinates of Osumi Canyon: 40.454504, 20.265657<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s challenging to descend into the canyon; you can only view it from the bridge. This gives a completely different impression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traveling here for 2 hours one way just for one photo on the bridge might be a questionable pleasure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Author&#8217;s rating:<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite>4 out of 10. It&#8217;s very beautiful, but Langarica is far more impressive. If, God forbid, you find yourself in this remote place, it&#8217;s worth stopping and admiring the beauty. The only reason to make a dedicated trip here is mentioned below.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/permet-osumi.jpg\" alt=\"osumi canyon permet\" class=\"wp-image-2524\" style=\"width:706px;height:462px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Osumi Canyon, View from the Bridge<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u0440\u0430\u0444\u0442\u0438\u043d\u0433-\u0432-\u0430\u043b\u0431\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0438-\u0432-\u043f\u0435\u0440\u043c\u0435\u0442\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rafting_in_Albania_Permet\"><\/span>Rafting in Albania, Permet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprisingly, the city of Permet is the center of mountain rafting in Albania. All the best rafting tours take place here, or rather, the organizing company is located in Permet. For detailed information <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/tours-and-excursions-in-albania\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3831\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tours and activities in Albania, rafting, paragliding, where to book, and more<\/a>, read the article at the link. Here&#8217;s a brief overview specifically about rafting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are several rivers and routes, but 90% of rafting takes place either in Langarica or Osumi. By the way, the Langarica Canyon is often referred to as the Benje Canyon; know that they are the same.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And here&#8217;s where rafting becomes the reason to come to Osumi Canyon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important to know: Rafting in Albania is available only during the high-water season.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Depending on the month and current weather conditions, some routes may be open while others are closed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average cost of rafting per person: 50 euros.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The time you need to plan for the entire rafting experience, including transfers, briefing, rafting, and return to Permet: 4-6 hours, depending on the canyon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/permet-rafting-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"rafting in albania permet\" class=\"wp-image-2528\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pretty cool, right? Langarica Canyon. The views in Osumi are no less impressive.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Author&#8217;s rating:<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite>If the water is high, and the rivers in the canyons are full, it will be a fantastic experience. I give it a 10 out of 10. You might get a photo like this too.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u0441\u043e\u0432\u0435\u0442\u044b-\u0442\u0443\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0430\u043c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_Tips\"><\/span>Travel Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, did the little town of Permet surprise you with its list of attractions? It surprised me when I was here for the first time. Tourists unjustly pass it by just because they don&#8217;t know what you know. If you don&#8217;t reduce your speed, you can zip through the town in 30 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are my tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure to include Permet in your travel itinerary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideally, you could even stay for two full days.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Day 1: Hot springs and the canyon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day 2: Rafting and horseback riding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And then there&#8217;s the SH75 road, and how do you fit everything in? \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/the-best-road-trips-in-albania-solo-and\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3883\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the perfect travel itinerary by car in Albania<\/a>, with timing and ready-made options, read the link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion: Everywhere they write that the most impressive cities in Albania aren&#8217;t on the coast but the ancient towns of Berat and Gjirokaster. Yes, that&#8217;s true. You must visit those cities. However, people often forget about Permet. It doesn&#8217;t have the same historical charm and cultural landmarks as the towns above, but it boasts magnificent mountains, unique springs, and unforgettable canyons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Permet is all about nature and mountains!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Resources to help you plan your dream trip to Albania<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f9f9fe\" class=\"wp-block-list has-background\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wayaway.tp.st\/F5FHgyre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flights <\/a>at the best prices with best discounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Car rental<\/strong> in Albania (cheaper &#8211; only by bus):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/discovercars.tp.st\/NFKR4hBU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; a major international resource<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/localrent.tp.st\/wI01Xpne\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/localrent.tp.st\/wI01Xpne\" target=\"_blank\">LocalRent<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; the leader in the Albanian car rental market. Very low deposits, even in cash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hotels and apartments<\/strong> throughout the country: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/cidt6mLI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TripAdvisor<\/a> &#8211; compares prices among dozens of platforms and offer you the best one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/OCTHIod4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trip.com<\/a> &#8211; large online booking platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget-friendly <strong>vacation packages<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/cheapoair.tp.st\/0ooqpNW8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CheapOair<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tours, excursions and activities<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/5raeFFNJ\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/5raeFFNJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GetYourGuide<\/a> &#8211; more than 800 tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/rj3VDhg0\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/rj3VDhg0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viator<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; 1050+ excursions and activities throughout the country<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comprehensive travel insurance<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/oIcJS95j\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/oIcJS95j\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EKTA<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internet and Calls<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/yesim.tp.st\/j3pUK5Gc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yesim<\/a><\/span> &#8211; unlimited or prepaid data packages in Albania.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drimsim.tp.st\/AGc3rJya\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drimsim.tp.st\/AGc3rJya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DRIMSIM<\/a> &#8211; universal SIM card (or eSIM) in any country in the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taxi and airport transfer<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/intui.tp.st\/qfOWt5xS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intui.Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Permet, a tiny town nestled in the central mountains of Albania, attracts avid adventurers. 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