The villages of Nivica
Nivica is one of the five villages in Kurvelesh valley. The village sits on a plateau 790 m above sea level overlooking dramatic canyons. It is located 20 km from the shore and 25 km south-west from Tepelenë, home the famed Ali Pasha. Historically Nivica was inside an ancient fortress dating back 2400 years according to archaeological discoveries. In 1913, during the Balkan wars, the village was destroyed and has since never fully recovered. Urbanization and poor economic opportunities meant that Nivica had until 2016 - taken the shape of a desolate village with no hope. Nivica village offers many activities that can be undertaken in the surrounding mountains, canyons and on the trails, which will take you in any direction. Hike, bike, ride a horse, watch rare bird species or just stand back and enjoy the beautiful scenery - all in one place and many others around.
Hiking
There are several ancient trails around Nivica, which are marked and which will take you in all directions – to the crystal clear waters of Albanian riviera (Borsh), the nearest city and birthplace of the infamous Ali Pasha of Tepelene, or down south through romantic villages and ancient cities such as Finiq and Butrint. For the best experience possible, we recommend the local guides!
Bikes
Right in the infopoint in the center of Nivica, you can rent bicycles and set out on your own adventure in the vicinity
Horseriding
The terrain around Nivica also provides great possibilities for enjoyable horseriding. Horses can be rented right in the village.
Canyoning
Canyons of Nivica are among the rarest and beautiful canyon sites in Europe and they also feature on the tallest waterfalls to be found on the continent (more than 200 meters).
Offroads
The surroundings of Nivica offer great conditions for a trip in a 4x4. With an offroad car, the village is easily accessible directly from Borsh, a town situated right on the Albania riviera.