Day Trip to Permet: Nature, Gastronomy, and Thermal Pools

What your day looks like

In Permet, local trattorias serve the famous 'Tave Dheu', a casserole made with onions, feta, ricotta, olives, and minced meat. Typically, the meat in the casserole is baked or roasted on a spit. In this region, you can also enjoy excellent Byrek and taste delicious local cheeses, including 'Kos' (white cheese), Feta, salted sheep’s butter, and kefir. Among the desserts, you will find Baklava, Kadaif, Ballokume, and the very famous 'Gliko', a true Permet tradition. You will depart at 7:30 from Saranda and reach Permet in about two hours. As you approach the Vjosa Valley, you can start enjoying the wonders of the surrounding natural environment. The Permet thermal pools are free to access, offering a relaxing bath to clear your mind and recharge your energy. After the spa, you will explore the woods and trails of the Redhi i Hotovës National Park, full of canyons and greenery. With the expert guides from myTour, you will visit the Langarica Canyon, the Kelcyra Gorge, and several points of historical and artistic interest, such as Ottoman-era bridges (like Kati Bridge) and Orthodox monasteries. To finish the day, you will discover the town of Tepelene, famous for the high quality of its cold spring waters, which produce excellent drinking water.