South · Vjosa Valley
NaturePërmet
Open-air Ottoman thermal baths, Europe's last wild river, and a slow-food culture of wild rose jam and mulberry raki — one of Albania's most rewarding off-road stops.
Best for
Hot springs, wild river, slow food
Best time
April–June, September–November
Suggested stay
1–2 nights
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South · Vjosa ValleyHot springs, wild river, slow food
About this destination
Why Përmet belongs on your route
Përmet sits on the Vjosa, declared Europe's first Wild River National Park in 2023. The Bënjë thermal baths — ancient stone pools in the Lengarica canyon — are free, open year-round, and ten minutes from the centre. Add the canyon suspension bridge, the Rrëzomë waterfall and a long lunch of fërgesë and tave kosi in the old town square.
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What to see in Përmet
Bënjë Thermal Baths
Ancient Ottoman stone pools in the Lengarica canyon, with natural spring water at 22–28°C. Free entry, open all year, 10 minutes from Përmet town. The most accessible thermal baths in Albania.
Lengarica Canyon
A dramatic limestone gorge carved by the Lengarica river, with turquoise water running through its base and a suspension bridge above — a short but spectacular walk from the baths.
Vjosa Wild River National Park
The Vjosa is the last major wild river in Europe — free-flowing from source to sea without a single dam. Declared Europe's first Wild River National Park in March 2023. Kayaking and river walks available.
Rrëzomë Waterfall
A 25 m waterfall above the Bënjë baths, reached by a 1.5 km riverside walk. The path follows the canyon wall through forest with views down into the turquoise gorge below.
Përmet Old Town
A relaxed small-town square known for its specialities: hand-picked wild rose jam, simit bread rings, and locally distilled mulberry raki. The farmers' market on Sunday mornings is excellent.
Kisha e Labovës
One of Albania's oldest surviving churches, dated to the 6th century and attributed to Justinian I. On a hillside above the Drino valley 20 minutes from Përmet — a quiet and atmospheric stop.
Day plan
How to spend one day in Përmet
Morning
Explore Bënjë thermal baths — free, 22–28°C, Ottoman stone pools
Afternoon
Lengarica canyon and suspension bridge
Evening
Dinner in Përmet — save the best viewpoint for last
Local tip
The thermal baths sit at 22–28°C year-round — pleasant even outside summer.
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