Nivica Canyon
Deep gorges of the Kurvelesh highlands
Nivicë, Kurvelesh, Gjirokastër County
Southern HighlandsTepelenë
About
Nivica Canyon surrounds the remote village of Nivicë in the Kurvelesh highlands of southern Albania, part of the Ceraunian Mountains. Steep cliffs plunge as much as 200–400 metres into the gorge carved by mountain streams. The dramatic landscape, stone village and nearby castle make it a rising destination for hiking and wild scenery.
Practical info
- Best Season
- May – October
- Typical visit
- 2.5–5 hours
- Car recommended
- Outdoor
Did You Know?
The dramatic limestone canyons around Nivica, with walls plunging up to about 250 m, are among the longest in Europe and sit beside an ancient castle-village.