Nearby Towns & Services
Discover the charming Eastern Albanian towns surrounding Shebenik National Park.
Major Gateway Towns
Librazhd
Main gateway town • 25 km from park
The primary access point for Shebenik National Park, Librazhd is a historic town in central Albania. Last major town before entering the park area.
Services Available
- • Hotels and guesthouses
- • Restaurants and cafes
- • Fuel stations
- • ATMs and banks
- • Medical clinic
- • Grocery stores
Key Information
- • Population: ~10,000
- • Distance from Tirana: 95 km
- • Distance from park entrance: 25 km
- • Elevation: 200m
Elbasan
Regional capital • 70 km from park
The fourth largest city in Albania and capital of Elbasan County. Historic fortress town with full urban amenities.
Services Available
- • Wide range of hotels
- • Restaurants and nightlife
- • Shopping centers
- • Hospital and medical facilities
- • Banks and currency exchange
- • Bus station for regional travel
Key Information
- • Population: ~80,000
- • Distance from Tirana: 50 km
- • Distance from park: 70 km
- • Major attractions: Elbasan Castle, King Mosque
Villages Near the Park
Rrajcë Village
Traditional mountain village at the park entrance. Primary access point for hikers and visitors. Several family-run guesthouses offering traditional Albanian hospitality.
- • Distance from park: At entrance
- • Population: ~500
- • Services: Guesthouses, local guides
- • Elevation: 600m
Hotolisht Village
Small village near the western park boundary. Access point for alternative hiking routes.
- • Distance from park: 3 km
- • Population: ~300
- • Services: Limited guesthouses
- • Elevation: 550m
Stebleve Village
Mountain village offering stunning views of the Shebenik range. Traditional architecture and rural lifestyle.
- • Distance from park: 8 km
- • Population: ~200
- • Services: Basic accommodation
- • Elevation: 700m
Essential Services
Fuel Stations
- • Elbasan: Multiple stations on A3 highway
- • Librazhd: 3 fuel stations in town center
- • Note: No fuel near park entrance - fill up in Librazhd
Dining Options
- • Elbasan: Wide variety of restaurants and cafes
- • Librazhd: Several traditional Albanian restaurants
- • Park area: Guesthouse meals and local eateries
Accommodation
- • Elbasan: Hotels from budget to mid-range
- • Librazhd: Guesthouses and small hotels
- • Park villages: Traditional guesthouses
Getting Around
- • Rental cars: Available in Tirana and Elbasan
- • Taxis: Available in Elbasan and Librazhd
- • Local guides: Available through guesthouses
Plan Your Journey
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