On our way to the south of Albania from the city of Berat, we stopped in the canyon of the Langarica River.
Near Bënjë village there are hot thermal springs that contain sulfur, sodium, and calcium chloride, which makes bathing in them good for your health. The water that flows from the springs has a temperature of about 30 degrees. It doesn’t make much of a difference in summer, but it must be interesting when it’s cold.
Due to the time of year (holidays), we met a lot of people there who treated the place like a swimming pool. But apparently, outside of that time, you can have this place to yourself, because no one comes here.
Next to the springs there is a historic bridge built in the Middle Ages, which allows you to cross the river without getting your feet wet. When we were there, the water level was so low that you could safely walk over the stones.
It is worth noting that this part of Albania is completely different from the one that greeted us when we entered from the north. In the north of the country: heavy traffic on the roads, chaotic drivers, crowds by the sea and just everywhere, and here… peace, beautiful nature and time seems to pass more slowly.