Itinerary III – Pines’ Route

“Cultural heritage”

• Bashtovo Castle, in the village of Vilë Bashtovo
• Construction works of the communist period, such as reclamation works and military fortifications, fragment of a water supply near the village of Greth I Mesem

“Terrain and geographical position”

• Massive Pine Forest- The combination of soft pines along the coastline with the sandy shore, the walk is a very beautiful experience through the dense trees and the aromas of pines, low vegetation, chirping birds, butterflies and sea urchins.
• Planted lands – The lands near this area, (see attached photos) in terms of geographical position and climatic conditions are rich in crops, mainly fruit trees such as figs, persimmons, pomegranates, tangerines, oranges, medlars, dates, vineyards, walnuts, as well as other crops such as olives, alfalfa fields, medicinal plants, wheat, corn and Mediterranean maquis. The road from the military department to Rreth Greth is a wetland area with a large presence of reed plants.
• Symbolism – While crossing the road along the middle village of Greth, we come across Christian symbols, the majority of the community belongs to the Muslim religion.
• Mediterranean climate – tourism 12 months.
• Nature – forests, sea (iodine, oxygen, fishing), lakes, planted hills.
• Medicinal plants – Near the village of Kryevidh, throughout the description on foot and by car, we encounter the presence of medicinal plants, where sage stands out.
• Not too dirty- Throughout the description of the trail, we can say that the trail is relatively clean.

• Fishing area along the channel that flows into the Adriatic Sea.
• Food, organic based on local products.
• Restaurants and bars along the waterfront area.
• Easily accessible – paved road, public transport, mostly good road infrastructure. Equipped with orientation boards.