Maria Baranova

Personally for me it was stay in Babino Polje. The place was insanely beautiful (both the accomodation and the green hills), exceptional food and very friendly host.

I really liked all the people of the Albania, felt really welcomed, everybody were always smiling, ready to help, polite.

Other my friends really enjoyed the boat ride in fjord (it was almost magical with thunderstorm), lake in the mountains near Babino Polje, local food (although we got eventually tired of the same cheese).

Unfortunately we encountered very bad weather. We had to leave our rucksaks at the boat soaking in the rain. Fortunately, we had raincovers, but we were still worried about our things getting wet.

The very good gear is essential! Waterproof and windproof jacket, warm clothes, decent hiking shoes, cover for backpack. Consider also taking raincover, thermos.

Hikes overall are very easy, I think it is suitable even for first-timers, but the gear should really be appropriate.