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Aerial view of the turquoise Vjosa and road winding through the Këlcyrë Gorge
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Këlcyrë Gorge

Këlcyrë Gorge is a spectacular 13-kilometer canyon stretching between Këlcyrë and Dragot, with cliffs reaching depths of up to 1,000 meters.

The gorge is home to several caves, underground springs, and the famous Black Water of Këlcyrë, known for its unique colors. Visitors can also enjoy the beautiful karst springs of Rrepet e Këlcyrës, which create stunning waterfalls above the Vjosa River.

Këlcyrë Gorge. This magnificent gorge stretches between Këlcyrë and Dragot for approximately 13 km, forming a canyon with depths reaching up to 1,000 meters. On the right slope of the gorge are the caves of Mezhgoran and Dragot, while along the Vjosa River visitors can admire numerous underground springs, including the famous Black Water of Këlcyrë, which emerges from the Vjosa and creates a remarkable variety of colors. Another unique attraction is the karst springs known as the “Plane Trees of Këlcyrë” (Rrepet e Këlcyrës). Fed by underground rivers, these springs emerge on the surface at an elevation of about 80 meters above the Vjosa River, forming spectacular waterfalls and a breathtaking natural landscape.

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Vjosa river and highway running between forested slopes of the Këlcyrë Gorge
Wide green valley floor beside the Vjosa river near the Këlcyrë Gorge
Vjosa river winding through the valley below snow-capped mountains near Këlcyrë Gorge
Hiker's backpack and pole on a ridge overlooking the Këlcyrë Gorge and Vjosa
Aerial view of a town and the river at the mouth of the gorge