{"id":79580,"date":"2025-06-29T17:00:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T15:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=79580"},"modified":"2025-06-29T17:00:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T15:00:12","slug":"little-switzerland-between-elbasan-and-tirana-draws-increasing-numbers-of-visitors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/little-switzerland-between-elbasan-and-tirana-draws-increasing-numbers-of-visitors\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cLittle Switzerland\u201d Between Elbasan and Tirana, Draws Increasing Numbers of Visitors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Just a few kilometers from Elbasan and Tirana lies Funari, a hidden village nestled among green hills that has become a favorite weekend destination for many.<\/p>\n<p>Often referred to as Albania\u2019s \u201cLittle Switzerland,\u201d Funari is increasingly attracting both local and foreign tourists, who are enchanted by its unspoiled nature and crystal-clear lakes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFunari offers a lot, especially with the stunning view behind us,\u201d says one visitor.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s beautiful\u2014such a vibrant and bright place. I think it lacks some basic infrastructure. Improving the road is essential because it\u2019s a beautiful area, but it lacks resources,\u201d adds another.<\/p>\n<p>To further promote areas with tourism potential like Funari, cultural and sports activities have been launched, breathing new life into the region and increasing public attention.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFunari is one of our key tourist spots, which we\u2019ve promoted and continue to promote\u2014not just because of its wonderful nature, but also because of its hardworking, kind people and delicious food. It\u2019s close to the city of Elbasan and very relaxing. As you can see, it\u2019s much cooler than Elbasan or Tirana. What Funari needs is a new road, and we\u2019re working on that. We need a new connection via Dopaj, because the old road from Elbasan is no longer the most direct route to Tirana or the coast,\u201d explains Gledian Llatja, Mayor of Elbasan.<\/p>\n<p>With untouched nature, a refreshing climate, and a welcoming local community, Funari is fast becoming one of the most popular weekend getaways\u2014just a short drive from the urban noise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just a few kilometers from Elbasan and Tirana lies Funari, a hidden village nestled among green hills that has become a favorite weekend destination for many. 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