Overview
Belsh is a small town in central Albania known as the most prominent settlement on the Dumre Plateau (Pllaja e Dumresë), surrounded by 84 natural lakes including Belsh Lake, Seferan Lake, and Merhoja Lake. The area offers outdoor activities like boating, fishing, cycling, and hiking through olive groves and agricultural farmland.
Cycling · Day Trips · History · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Activities
The area is known for 84 natural lakes offering boating, fishing, swimming, cycling, and trekking. Summer Day celebration occurs in mid-March near Dumreja Forest.
Food
Local specialties include fresh lake fish, saffron dishes, bugache, and olive oil. Raki and homemade wine are traditional beverages.
Shopping
Local saffron, olive oil, saffron brandy, traditional Albanian hats (qeleshe), and handmade rugs are popular souvenirs.
Transport
Belsh is reachable by bus from Tirana in about 2 hours 10 minutes, or 1 hour by car. Local movement typically requires a vehicle or bicycle.
