Farma Sotira - Agroturizem-Farm Stay &Camping

Farma Sotira sits at about 1,000 meters inside Germenj-Shelegur National Park, on the road between Leskovik and Ërsekë in southeastern Albania. The farm is surrounded by forest tracked by bears, wolves, boar and deer, though the animals keep their distance from the working farm below.

Staying here means choosing between bungalow accommodation or a tent pitch on the camping grounds. Either way, the farm runs on its own rhythm: sheep, geese, ducks and trout alongside the usual cats and dogs, a kitchen turning out organic and traditional Albanian dishes, and daily activities that range from horse riding lessons to apitherapy sessions using warm air enriched with propolis and beeswax from the farm's hives. Guests can also join cooking lessons for dishes like lakror and petulla, or simply help out with the bees, horses or garden if farming curiosity strikes.

The setting favors trail access and seclusion over nightlife - this is a spot for groups, couples and families who want quiet, open-air relaxation rather than a packed itinerary. Pets are welcome, and a full kitchen is available on site. Booking runs through a contact form on the farm's website, where you specify dates, number of visitors, and whether you want a bungalow or a camp spot; the farm team then follows up to plan the stay.

Farma Sotira is open daily from 8:00 to 22:00, with limited hours on Sunday - worth confirming directly before planning an arrival time. Reach the farm by phone or through its Facebook group, where past travelers share trip notes and tips for the road into Leskovik.