The Bredhi i Drenovës Protected Landscape (Peizazhi i mbrojtur Bredhi i Drenovës-Sinicë) is a small nature reserve that extends east of Korçë in the upper parts of the Morava Mountains. It got its name from the white fir trees (bredhi), which form a large part of the local forest cover. The main attractions here are the stone village of Dardhë and the Guri i Cjapit rock formation. The area was originally a national park, but the Albanian government downgraded the protection status of the area in 2021.
The most visited place in the reserve is the mountain village of Dardhë, which is situated on the opposite side of the mountain range from the Korçë. You can get here by car or minibus, the asphalt road is in reasonably good shape. Thanks to a short lift – one of the few in Albania – downhill skiing is possible in this picturesque tourist resort nestled on high wooded slopes. There are also several restaurants and guesthouses.
TIP: On your way from Korçë to Dardhë, make a stop in the village of Boboshticë, which is known for its production of mulberry rakia (raki mani). Every year, in mid-August, rakia festivals are held here and in Dardhë, where locals show off their homemade products. There are several restaurants in Boboshticë, where the people of Korçë go on weekends for good food and drink.
The most famous attraction of the protected landscape is the remarkable rock formation Guri i Cjapit, towering tens of metres above the surrounding terrain. It represents a conglomerate of sandstone rock with a unique shape resembling a sitting camel. The name is thought to be derived from a falling goat. Beautiful views of the surrounding forested area may be seen from here. The rock can be reached either from the village of Drenovë (9 km, see map) or from Dardhë (16 km, see map) or the Cross of Morava (9 km, see map).
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