Surrounded by natural beauty, in the depths of the mountains of Qyqavica, you can find the ancient medieval town of Gjytet. It would be difficult to find a place in Kosovo more immersed in mysticism, folklore, and the sound of cuckoos’ birdsong echoing off the mountainside. In short, this place is a must see destination for visitors to Vushtrri. It takes about half an hour by car from Vushtrri to arrive at the village of Stroc, about 20 kilometres away. If you park there, you can begin to climb the winding road through Qyqavica. Keep climbing, about the lengt...
> The stunning 192-kilometre-long ‘Peaks of the Balkans’ hiking trail is an unforgettable trek through the idyllic mountainous regions of Kosovo, Montenegro and Albania.
> A delightfully cosy eating spot with a few culinary surprises, restaurant Amaro offers the Mexican-Albanian cuisine you didn’t know you were looking for.
> Looking for somewhere cosy to celebrate during the holidays? Check out Comandante Marcos, Prishtina’s popular new Mexican restaurant, serving up tacos, tequila and capitalist commodification of an anti-imperialist hero.
