Lezhë launches 2025 tourist season with festive event in Shëngjin
The municipality of Lezhë officially kicked off the 2025 tourist season with a vibrant cultural and promotional event held in the coastal town of Shëngjin.
Why is this important: The event gathered hundreds of visitors, officials, and tourism operators from across Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Presheva, reinforcing Shëngjin’s growing appeal as a regional summer destination.
Context: The celebration featured artisan and culinary fairs showcasing local products and cultural heritage. Tour operators introduced new vacation packages aimed at both local and international visitors, while local officials emphasized the significant transformation of the area in recent years.
The launch served both as a formal opening of the summer season and as a broader effort to promote Lezhë’s coastline — including Shëngjin and Tale — as a key tourism hub in Albania.
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