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What to do in Razma, between adventure and relax

Best time of the year to visit and how to get there

Razma, what to do in Razma, Albania

Razma is one of the closest tourist spots to the city of Shkodra. It is located in the municipality of Shkreli, at a distance of 43 km from the city and 65 km from the coast (Velipoja).

It lies over 900-950 m above sea level on a karst plateau, which presents striking contrasting reliefs between the pyramid peaks of the densely forested karst pits, covered by alpine pastures, with excellent and curative climates. It is surrounded by the peaks of Kunora and Zagora mountains that over 1,500 meters. The area is famous for its healing alpine climate, numerous caves and karst landscapes, grazing land and alpine pastures, pine and beech forests, and a large variety of plants and animals.
The area has been a tourist destination since the 19th century for the foreign visitors that travelled to Albania. Italian botanist Antonia Baldoci, geologist Boran Nopce and other people praised the rare natural beauty of Razma.

The mountainous landscape with the impressive beech and pine forests, which take different colors in different seasons, make this area very picturesque.
The variety of animals and wild birds is an excellent opportunity for hunting enthusiasts.

Razma is a blessed village, capable of welcoming visitors all year round. Natyral Razma Resort has a big role in this, with abundant capacity but also a variety of activities to do indoords and relax too. Accommodation, restaurant, relax in the spa and the swimming pool. Everything perfect for a enjoyable winter weekend.

Some of the activities applied in this touristic village are:

  • horse riding around the valley or from Razma – Boge route;
  • speleology. Exploration of Shtogu cave.
  • Walking/hiking/trekking activities depending on the choice;
  • Cycling/ Motorcycling;
  • Visiting some Agrotourism
  • Living in farm-houses;
  • Curative vacation because of the specifics of the climate.
  • Snowshoeing; etc

Here you can hike, picnic in the meadows, play in the playgrounds, explore caves and ski.

Itineraries around Razma:

Routes within the Regional Natural Park
Razma – Shtogu cave
Razma – Fushezeze – Qafe e Keqe – Boge
Razma – Graben – Qafa e Bilanit – Xhaj

Routes who connect more villages:
Razma – Qafa e Velecikut – Jugomire – Rrapsh
Razma – Pjetrovic – Bratosh

How to reach Razma:

by driving Shkodra – Koplik – Dedaj – Boge – Razma
Duration: 1 hour
Distance: 42

razma, Shkodra