Këlcyra
As you leave either Gjirokastra
or Tepelena, Gryka e Këlcyrës
will appear in front of you.
This natural gate of the Valley
of Vjosa will be the first to say
“Welcome”, showing its natu-
ral beauty, the high colorful
mountains and the magnifi-
cent Vjosa River, a rapid and
blue river full of tasty fish and
amazing cataracts. You should
not continue your journey
without eating in the restau-
rants of Gryka e Këlcyrës, set
among picturesque views of
nature, to taste their lamb and
dairy specialties.
Past the small town of Këlcyra,
known in antiquity by the
name Klistyra, as you travel
through the Valley of Vjosa
(Aoos, in antiquity), you will
be able to admire the sight
of the mountains Dhëmbeli,
Trebeshina, Kokojka and on
the horizon, Nemërçka (“a
big, regal woman”) cradling a
valley “embroidered” by the
people of this region through
their wisdom and hard work
