The beautiful shore at Rodonit cape
Many friends ask me which is the best place to camp and/or barbecue near Tirana, reachable by normal car (non 4weals). Here is your answer guys…
I would say there are many wonderful places close to Tirana for hiking, camping and barbecue. One of them, where I go often, is Rodonit cape (Kepi i Rodonit in Albanian). Kepi i Rodonit is just 1 h and 30 min from Tirana and is a spectacular strep of land entering the Adriatik sea. This place is perfect for spending one or two days camping. There are hotels at the beach close by (30 minutes) but I prefer spending the night at the cape in wild. At the cape is just one fishermen’s bar and many fishermen around who can give you the best fresh octopus ever for few hundred or a thousand Albanian Lek .
At the cape worth to visit is the old church which has a beautiful architecture and the castle. Park at the church and take a walk to the castle, and why not around the cape. You will find very nice places to swim and set up your tend. 😉
Getting there: Follow Tirane-Durres highway and leave the highway at Maminas. Follow the paved road (it’s new, used to be dirt road), pass the Gjiri i Lalzit beach and follow the main road which will lead you to Kepi i Rodonit. Some part of the road are unpaved but no problem by normal car.
Recently I was there with a group of friends and had a lot of fun. A big thank to Lorela, Erinda, Enis, Andi and Aglen (the guys part of the adventure)! 🙂
I took some pictures that I’m grateful to share with you. Hope you enjoy them.
The church at Rodonit cape
Bunkers on the walking way to Rodonit cape
After few minutes walk you will get this stunning view of Rodonit cape
Alone tree at Rodonit cape
An angle at Rodonit castle
Fisherman at Rodonit cape
Fisherman with new friends 🙂
Fishing boats
Bunkers can still be used. This is a fishermen overnight place - a bunker from communism time.
I hope you enjoyed the pictures and I inspired you somehow to visit this amazing place.
I would love to know how the best place for camping in your imagination and/or experience looks like. Feel free to share it at the comment section below.
More info and GPS track at Palmtreeproduction post of Kepi i Rodonit.
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