In the seventh episode of Season 1 of Dream of Europe, we visit the country of Albania. Watch the full episode on YouTube (still also available on PBS) and subscribe to the Dream of Europe YouTube Channel! So how to visit the Uji i Ftohte Hotel and Mineral Springs in Albania?
You’d be hard-pressed to find a more idyllic setting for a hotel than the four-star Uji i Ftohte—one of the most beautiful places Kathy has ever stayed. The striking riverside structure integrates natural elements like wood and stone with modern touches. In the on-site restaurant, enjoy modern, innovative cuisine that uses local ingredients to craft gourmet dishes. The Uji i Ftohte Hotel makes a great base to explore the region: the mineral springs in Permet, where you can swim and fill your water bottle; the town of Gjirokaster; and the Vjosa River.
Just across the street from the hotel, stop at Kasem Xhima’s roadside stand to meet his pet goat and purchase some locally made honey, tea and spices.
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