Work continues at Bënja Thermal Waters in Përmet to improve services and the tourist landscape. The project aims to create a sustainable attraction while respecting protected area rules.

Tourism Minister Mirela Kumbaro visited the site with representatives from the Albanian Development Fund, mayors of Përmet and Këlcyra, and officials from the National Agency for Protected Areas.

Kumbaro said the investment focuses on managing car flows and organizing tourist spaces. She noted the area currently lacks water and electricity. She stressed the need for careful intervention in this natural zone.

The project covers parking areas, camper zones, picnic spots, local product markets, pools, an amphitheater for events, and service zones with showers and changing rooms.

Kumbaro called for close cooperation between Përmet municipality and the National Agency for Protected Areas. The goal is to maintain standards and cleanliness and to protect the investment.

The work should finish by March 2026.

Bënja Thermal Waters rank among Europe’s best. They lie 14 km from Përmet, near where the Vjosa River meets the Langarica stream. Water temperature ranges between 26 and 32°C. The area offers a unique mix of history, adventure, and untouched nature.

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