AT A GLANCE
Why go?
Peshtura Waterfall is one of Albania's most dramatic hidden natural wonders: a torrent of crystal-clear water that plunges 40 metres into a turquoise pool, squeezes through a narrow horizontal slit in the rock, and then drops another 40 metres into a second emerald basin before cascading hundreds of metres further down the limestone canyon. The locals call this stretch of valley
What makes it special
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Two distinct turquoise pools separated by a natural stone arch — the water seems to be squeezed through a keyhole before falling again↗
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The approach hike passes through a short natural stone tunnel, adding an element of surprise before the reveal↗
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Cold, crystal-clear water is refreshing enough for a swim in the lower pools during warm months↗
