Sharri Mountains Favorite Destination for Mountain Tourism

Prizren is a historic city Ancient Traditions. Prizren too. is A preferred destination for many local and international tourists. According to Kosovo Statistics Agency, Prizren has more visitors than any other municipality in Kosovo. However, this traffic for visitors is not reflected in The number of sleeps or days since centerThey're in Prizren. Four fis Before, two non-governmental organisations from Kosovo

They understood this contradiction and decided to make one Researchshort with visitors to understand the reason for their brief stay in Prizren. Study Explain the reasons. Prizren is a small town and most of the important cultural heritage monuments may be visited within a day or two. Hence, most tourists are no longer around.

Prizren lies near the Sharr Mountains. Besides cultural heritage, City and its surroundings also have a beautiful natural environment ready to be used for walks and other nature-related activities. A prospect for tourists to stay longer. But three years ago, there was very little or no infrastructure for visitors to enjoy the mountains. Sharri Alpinism Association, NGO from Prizren, decided to take steps in this direction. Along with colleagues from another NGO, the Alps AssociationWeSpiders from Peja, they agreed to work on marking new roads mountain youth and the development of a promotional campaign to promote region as a destination mountain tourism.

At the same time, Kosovo-North Macedonia Interborder Co-operation Programme, EU-fundedHe had announced a call for projects that Will ContributNin in encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage in the cross-border region between Kosovo and Northern Macedonia.

Tetovo City on the Side of Northern Border Macedonia had similar problems The duration of the tourist stay. This was a very good opportunity because we needed funds to apply our idea. But to apply for this call now, we had to find a partner on the other side of the border. Danny Hamel of the Society said Pets Sharry. Through Various Contacts they identified and Here we go. Cooperatenode Route Switch Processor NGO A The LKA, from Northern Macedonia.

Danny. away explains that ALKA proved to be a perfect partner organization after that They already had experience with similar projects. They brought a considerable added value to the proposal writing process and during the implementation of the project. It says Danny. The proposal was adopted, and over the next two years, partner organisations worked on implementing the project, which is now close to finalisation.

Project Framenumbergot a holistic approach to adults Objective of the region as a tourist destination. Work included improving infrastructure by drafting and marking 21 new roads mountain That pass over 200 kilometers total. The project also worked on boosting the capacities of households and tourist guides to host visitors. As a recent contribution, the project developed videos, leaflets and a traditional and social media campaign to promote the region as a tourist destination for local and international tourists.

Jovan Bozinoski is a tourist guide and member of the Ljuboten Alpinistic Club from Tetovo to northern Macedonia. Almost All New Roads mountain They pass by restaurants and families that offer food and accommodation. Therefore, Jovan believes the project will have a considerable economic impact on the Pollog region, as these are Business They'll have more consumers. )Moreover, along most mountain trails, visitors will be able to see cultural heritage monuments. So here we have nature and culture combined. A perfect destination for Mountain Tourism, says Jovan.

The EU-funded project “Support of Regional Tourism potential” is financed under the Northern Macedonia Interborder Co-operation Programme under the European Union's Instrument for Pre-Accession (IPA) programme. The project was implemented in partnership with ALKA and Balkan NGOs from Northern Macedonia and the NGO Marimangats and Society of the Society Sharry from Kosovo.