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Women-led agritourism businesses in the Dibër highlands ready to welcome you.
Nëna Dashuri Agrotourism
“Nëna Dashuri Agrotourism”, formerly known as Agro Zerja, is a guesthouse and restaurant located at the entrance of Peshkopi, offering an ideal escape from the city's noise and a chance to explore the country's natural beauty. Initially established as an agro-farm and a family-owned jufka (traditional pasta) production business, it later expanded to include a bar-restaurant, a conference venue, and a small shop selling their own products. This agrotourism destination provides a unique opportunity for visitors to enjoy an authentic culinary experience in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, combining comfortable accommodation with traditional local cuisine. In addition to the guesthouse, its shop offers 100% organic products, including compotes, jams, tarhana, curd with peppers, and more—all lovingly prepared by “Nëna Dashuri “herself.
Nëna Dashuri Agroturizëm, km 1.6, Rruga Peshkopi Tirane, L.Ravna 8301, Albania
Flora and Nadire Ramku
Flora and Nadire Ramku, mother and daughter, are two ladies living in the village of Staravec who are involved in the production and processing of milk. They process fresh milk into other dairy products, which are in great demand by consumers. Cheese made from cow's milk is a very well-known and sought-after product on the market, but they use it for their own consumption. They also process their own yogurt and butter, ensuring that every product that comes out of their farm is healthy, fresh, and free of any chemical additives. They sell their dairy products at the local market, where they generate income and with this income support the family economy, they also create a strong connection with the local community, by offering high-quality and natural products.
Peshkopi, Staravec
Shqipe Neziri
Shqipe Neziri is a woman who also lives in the village of Staravec and is involved in fruit processing. Shqipe has a garden rich in fruits, where she grows many types of high-quality fruits. She picks these fruits at the right time when they are fresh and have reached the peak of flavor. Processing these fruits is an art that requires dedication and care. She mainly uses traditional recipes to prepare jam and compote. She chooses natural and fresh ingredients, using only sugar and, in some cases, some other natural ingredients to give it a richer and unique taste. She is very careful that each fruit preserves its flavor. To create compote, she uses a process that involves putting fruit cut into small pieces, then boiling them with sugar and a little lemon juice to preserve the flavor and color. She makes sure that no chemical additives are used, and only uses natural ingredients to guarantee a natural taste. The rich flavor of fresh fruit and the slow processing process, which preserves all the nutritional value of the fruit, give each product a special character that makes it stand out from other products on the market.
Peshkopi,Staravec
Emrie Lata
Emrie Lata lives in the village of Staravec, a place known for its beautiful nature. She mainly deals with the production of terhana and the processing of fruits, transforming them into delicious and healthy products such as jam and compote.One of the most special and traditional products that Emrie produces is terhanaja, a food that has a great importance in Albanian cuisine. Terhanaja is a mixture of yeast, yogurt and flour, which is then fermented and serves as a delicious and nutritious dish, especially in the winter. Emrie is also very well known for her ability to process the fruits that she grows in her garden. Most of the fruits she uses are natural and organic, which grow in the rich climate of Staravec. The fruits are carefully picked at the right time, when they are at their peak of flavor and sweetness, then she prepares jam and compote which she sells several times at local markets and sometimes at fairs.
Peshkopi,Staravec
Shpresa Tomçini
Shpresa Tomçini is a woman who lives in the village of Staravec. She mainly deals with the production of compotes and jams, taking advantage of the natural products of the village and using her experience and knowledge in processing various fruits. An important part of Shpresa’s activity is processing fresh fruit to create compotes and jams. She collects fruits such as apples, plums and cherries from her own land, or sometimes from other farmers in the area, to transform them into high-quality products. The processing process is an art that requires care and dedication, and Shpresa knows this process in detail. She ensures that the fruits are fresh and undamaged, to guarantee the taste of the compotes and jams. Shpresa uses traditional methods to prepare these products. Jams and compotes are prepared using sugar, water and lemon juice. She carefully boils the fruits at controlled temperatures to achieve a successful process. Some of her recipes are special and contain ingredients that are not common in regular production, making her product stand out in the market.
Peshkopi,Staravec
Hidajete Shehi
Hidajete is a dedicated woman who lives in the village of Vrenjt. She is one of those village women who has linked her life to farm work, and who has made it possible for the traditions of dairy production such as cottage cheese, butter, quark, yogurt, but especially cow's cheese, to survive and develop even in modern times where she sells them every Sunday at the market.Cow's milk is the foundation of every dairy product she creates. Her cows are fed with rich and clean grass, growing in natural and healthy conditions. This ensures the milk has excellent quality, which is the basis of every product she produces. Hidajete is very careful at every step of the process, collecting the milk in the early hours of the morning, when it is still fresh and rich in nutritional value. Cow's cheese is Hidajete's pride and the most popular product she produces. After collecting the milk, she processes it with special care to create delicious and fresh cheese. Her cheese has a rich and natural flavor, which comes as a result of traditional processing, preserving all the nutritional values of the milk. The use of natural bacteria cultures and ancient processing techniques give the cheese a special flavor, but in addition to cheese, she also attaches special importance to the production of butter with primitive rural methods, making it as traditional and fresh as possible. For Hidajete, the production of cheese and all dairy products without exception is an art and a passion that requires patience and dedication. She knows how to control every step of the process, preserving traditions and old production techniques, but she is also open to learning and improving her methods to ensure that the cheese is always at the highest level of quality.
Peshkopi,Vrenjt
Elmira Voka
Elmira is another successful rural woman from Diber known for her mastery in traditional cooking, with a special focus on the production of jufka, sheqerpare, fli, etc. She lives in the small village of Vakuf, a region known for its cultural and gastronomic wealth, and for the generations that have inherited rich culinary traditions. Elmira is one of those individuals who, relying on her passion and dedication to the art of cooking, has managed to become a well-known name in this field. Elmira, like many other women in Dibra, has inherited recipes and cooking techniques that were passed down to her from her mother and grandmother. Sheqerparja and flija cooked in the traditional heating pan (sac) are a staple of Dibra cuisine, products that she has made part of her life. Both flija in saç and Sheqerparja are used for special celebrations and events, which are an important part of the culinary heritage and have a nostalgic flavor. For Elmira, producing these products is not just a profession, but a means to preserve and promote the culture of Dibra. She is committed to keeping the cooking tradition alive and is often a participant in local fairs and events, where she presents her products.
Peshkopi, Vakuf
Flutura Begu
Flutura is a well-known professional who comes from the small village of Vakuf, in the Dibra region, in northern Albania. She specializes in the production of jufka, one of the traditional products of Albanian cuisine, and has managed to obtain a license to produce jufka according to traditional Dibra methods. Jufka are a type of pastry whose main ingredients are eggs, flour and milk, known for its delicate texture and special taste. The process of making jufkas is a tradition inherited from generation to generation and requires great care and skill to be carried out.Flutura, using ancient recipes and techniques, preserves the authenticity of this product and makes it available to consumers, also promoting the values of Dibra’s culinary culture. The license it has obtained for traditional Dibra’s production is an appreciation for the dedication and professionalism it has invested in this field. Flutura Begu's market, as a professional in the production of traditional jufka and other Dibra products, has spread to all cities in Albania, achieving a high level of recognition and demand for its products. One of the main factors that has contributed to the success of Flutura's market is its commitment to quality. She uses only fresh and natural ingredients, preserving every stage of the production process according to traditional methods. This has made her products known for their unique taste and authentic feel. This quality has managed to attract a large number of loyal consumers, who are looking for natural and traditional products. Another dimension of success is the use of local markets and fairs, where she participates to promote her products and to present the handicrafts of Dibra and its traditional features. She often participates in culinary fairs, where she presents her products and engages in activities that promote Dibra culture and heritage.
Peshkopi, Vakuf
Voka Dairy Factory
Goat cheese “Bjeshkët e Rrunjës” is a well-known traditional product of the Bulac region, produced in the village of Muhurr by farmer Selman Voka, which is located in the Dibra area. Goat cheese “Bjeshkët e Rrunjës”, is produced by the indigenous Bulac goat, in Muhurr Dibra, consisting of 7 members. The name “Goat cheese, Bjeshkët e Runjës”, is reserved for the cheese that is produced exclusively from the milk of the Bulac goat, which is part of the indigenous breeds, registered in the Catalog of Farm Animal Genetic Resources in Albania, of 2008. This cheese is known for its high quality and special characteristics, which are related to natural conditions and the traditional method of production.Goats are known for their high-quality products, due to the natural food they find in the rich mountain pastures of the "Bjeshkët e Rrunjës", a mountainous area in the Dibra valley, which is known for its natural beauty and richness of flora and fauna. This mountainous terrain is ideal for grazing goats, as they can feed on rich and clean herbs, which are made possible by the climate and altitude of this region. "Bjeshkët e Rrunjës" goat cheese is produced in a traditional way, where the goat's milk is fresh and rich in nutrients. After collecting the milk, it is put in a vat to curdle and pass into the cheese processing phase. The use of natural milk bacteria, as well as the preservation of ancient fermentation traditions, makes this cheese a product with a special taste and aroma. The cheese has a rich, sour and pronounced taste, typical of goat's milk. Depending on the ripening and storage period, it can have a milder or more spicy taste. Goat cheese from Bjeshkët e Rrunjës is also richer in fat, which gives it a creamier texture and a more pronounced taste. It is also a rich source of protein, calcium, vitamins and minerals. Goat milk has a higher content of healthy fats compared to cow's milk, which makes the cheese richer in calories and more satisfying. It also contains natural probiotics, which help improve intestinal health. Goat cheese "Bjeshkët e Rrunjës" is a product that enjoys demand not only in local markets but also beyond, due to its high quality and unique taste. It can be consumed as such, served on tables as an antipasto, or it can be used to prepare traditional dishes of the region.
Peshkopi
Kop frut – Eliksir
Kop Frut represents a unique partnership between the company and Dibra farmers, which focuses on cultivating, preserving and processing fruits with high standards. The fruits selected from these plantations, such as fresh apples, combined with various fruits such as: cherries, oranges, pomegranates, chokeberries, quince, are filled with flavor and nutritional value. Through careful processing, they are transformed into pure juices, known as an elixir of life, preserving the freshness and natural qualities of each fruit. The production process emphasizes commitment to quality, ensuring that every drop of the juice contains the essence of purity and is a true source of energy and health. These juices serve not only as a way to enjoy nature, but also as an added value for the economy and tradition of the area, strengthening the cooperation between the company and the local community. The orchard and the elixir obtained from the fruit symbolize the union of human efforts with the gift of nature. The production of the elixir from Kop Frut is a process intertwined with special care, where each step preserves the essence and natural values of the fresh fruits cultivated in the orchards of Dibra. This process begins with the selection of the healthiest and highest quality fruits, collected directly from the trees at their best moment of ripeness. After selection, the fruits go through a controlled and clean process to be washed and processed. Modern technologies used in production are combined with traditional knowledge, ensuring that the extracted juice is 100% natural, without artificial additives. The fruits are pressed, and the juice is carefully filtered to preserve natural ingredients, such as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. This liquid is called an elixir, due to its regenerative and nutritional power, and is stored and packaged under controlled conditions, ensuring that its freshness and nutritional values remain intact until the consumer. Kop Frut's elixir is more than a product – it is the fruit of a rich tradition and successful cooperation between Dibra farmers, and a philosophy dedicated to quality and naturalness.
Pran njësise administrative Tomin, Peshkopi 8301, Albania, +355692040073, http://kopfrut.com/