Cave of Pëllumbas (Black Cave)
Palaeolithic cave on Mount Dajti's slopes
Pëllumbas, near Tirana
Tirana & CentralPetrelë
About
This 360-metre karst cave sits on the slopes of Mount Dajti, about a one-hour hike from the village of Pëllumbas. Dating to the Palaeolithic era, it has yielded prehistoric human remains as well as bones of the extinct cave bear.
Practical info
- Entry Fee
- Free
- Best Season
- May – October
- Typical visit
- 2.5–5 hours
- Car recommended
- Outdoor
Did You Know?
The Black Cave near Tirana has yielded skeletons of the extinct cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) and traces of prehistoric human habitation, making it a rare such site in Europe.