Peja

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Bajrakli Xhamia Mosque - Bajrakli / Çarshi Xhamia . - Leqinati frozen lake - Liqeni i Leqinatit, Leqinati, Liqeni i Kuqishtës | GPS 42.655, 20.303 at the place called Guri i Kuq, just above the village of Kuqishte Called also Great Lake or Kuqishte Lake, 1970m a.s.l. Liqeni I Madhe Peje Kosovo from Fatos Katallozi.jpg

}} Waterfalls at 5th and 6th kilometre markers on the way to Rugova Valley and marvellous waterfall in Radavc - Ujëvara te kilometers i 5-të dhe 6-të | GPS. Rugova km5.JPG

Reka e Allages village 42.701, 20.171 Northwest 14 kilometers - This village is a stop in the Peaks of the Balkans trek and numerous day hikes start from here. These include treks to a waterfall (Ujëvara në Reke të Allages) or even Hajla peak. Overnight: “Lagjja e Kaprojve” home-hotel or Arius guesthouse.

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Shushica waterfall - Ujëvara në Shushicë | GPS Shushica village
Yellow stone - Albanian: Guri i Kuq or Guri i Verdhë; Serbian: Жути камен, Žuti kamen | 2522m peak.

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Great canyon Gryka e Madhe GPS: , Drini river Drini i Bardhë GPS 42.739,20.305 North 10 kilometers Waterfall 1 kilometers west from R106 road. At Radac is the spring of Drini river The mountain of Ciga with the peak of Maja e Hasan Begut | }} The mountain with the peak of Vjelakut GPS: , }} Mountain villages GPS , .Shtupeq i Vogël (Mali Štupelj – Small Shtupeq), Shtupeq i Madh (Veliki Štupelj – Large Shtupeq), Rekë e Allages (Alagina Reka), Malaj (Malevići), Drelaj (Drelje), Pepaj (Pepići), Kuqishtë (Kućište), Haxnaj (Hađovići), Stankaj (Jošanica), Bogë (Boge), Shkrel (Škrelje), Dugaivë (Dugajve, Dugonjiva) and Koshutan (Košutane) The houses of villages of Rugova (especially Upper Rugova) sometimes reach the height of 1,600m, which is above upper forest line and already in pasture areas, covered with fields and meadows.

Standing above Guri Shpuem - Rugova Gorge

Radac (the spring of Drini river)
Hajla
Shtedimi
The mountain of Ciga with the peak of Maja e Hasan Begut
The mountain with the peak of Vjelakut
Peklena
Istog Peja Baths Banja e Pejës GPS 42.724821, 20.393951 13km north-east from Peja - Hours: - As a result of different natural conditions we can find in this very small region many natural rarities and very interesting natural phenomenons, like thermal and mineral hot-springs. Mosque Ilixhe.jpg

White Drini Spring - Burimi i Drinit të Bardhë | village Radavc |fax= -around 30m high. Also here is a cave system nearby with the same name.

Karstic river spring | village of Vrellë 42.77068, 20.40324 NE 17 kilometers, near the small town of Burim ☎ |fax= A karstic river appearing here. Rugova Gorge Gryka e Rugovës | 42.6996, 20.12504 From the town of Peja going west and following the river-Lumebardhi you will enter this magnificent canyon More than 23km long, and has few waterfalls and so many water-springs, like Uji i Zi (Black Water), Kroi i kilometers 5-të (5th kilometers Spring), and so on, than hundreds of caves, most of them still unexplored, like Gryka e Madhe (Great Canyon) cave system, until now only around 11km explored and then Shpella e Karamakazit (Black Scissors) cave, and Shpella e Kallabes (Kallaba Cave) where are foud the archeological remains of ancient humans, and other caves waiting to be explored.| image=Standing above Guri Shpuem.jpg

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Peja

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Lumbardhi river | GPS 42.65863, 20.2896 You can go to the river and cool down on a hot summer day.

Public pools - The people of Peja are very enthusiastic and welcoming to tourists.

Peaks of the Balkans Trail - Hike the Peaks of the Balkans Trail. This trans-border 192km trail will take you from Kosovo to Montenegro and Albania. Guides can be found in Peja. This trail meanders through the Accursed Mountains and accesses some of the last unspoiled and remote areas of the these counties.

Balkan Natural Adventure - Edit Durham St. - GPS: You can ask for the company at visitor centre there ☎ +386 49 661 105 - 15€ - The company provides tours in the region and a guided service to the Via Ferrata Ari and Mat. They also can arrange for you to take a zip line tour or huke in the region. The company offers both guided and self-guided services to all visitors.

Rugova Experience Trek - Rugova Experience - Mbreti Piro St., Municipal Assembly Building, ground floor. from the downtown just pass the bridge that takes you at the park Ibrahim Rugova and there you see the tall building of Municipal Assembly. ☎ +377 44 267 498 - €15 - The company provides hiking tours in the region and a guided service to the Via Ferrata Ari and Mat. They also can arrange for you to take a zip line tour. The company offers guided and self-guided services to all visitors.

Parks

Peja is known as one of the cities with most green areas in Kosovo, is called as well as “Green Peja”. In Karagaç neighborhood is located Big Park, in the central part of the park is a beautiful artificial lake surrounded by flowers of variety of plants and trees. During the summertime, many people visit the park for relax and jogging. Peja Big Park has its legend; the biggest part of the park in ancient times was used as a graveyard.

Big park - Parku i Madh/Parki Karagac Mbreti Agron St. 42.65397, 20.29131 South You can jog around (b. You can hike on the mountains behind the school that's across Camp Caffe (Lusha's place).

Dr.Ibrahim Rugova Park - Park called "Parku i Jarines” | 42.6583, 20.2880 at the center almost in all green areas are playgrounds.

Flora and Fauna

Flora

There are more than 375 different types of herbs that grow on Bjeshkët e Nemuna including Leontopodium Alpinum, Primula Auricula, Gentiana Hyphylla, Blueberries, Chamomile, Mountain Tea, White Spruce, and Picea Abies.

Fauna

Various species of wild animals common to the Balkans live in the territory of Bjeshkët e Nemuna, but in the Rugova Valley and there are also several species of endangered animals, including the European marble pole cat, wild rooster, lynx, viper, wild cat, brown bear, rupicapra, wolf, fox and golden eagle.

Sports

Boge - ski center

Peja is well known for sports and sport successes were a lot of youth are practicing various sports. Most famous sports are basketball, football and handball. Peja clubs have been many times Kosovo champions in many sports, though individual sports are developed as well like karate, judo, athletics, boxing and of course skiing.

Football stadium 42.6527, 20.2939
Indoor sports hall for basketball and handball
Small Hall for karate, judo, boxing and other sports too }}

Skiing Visiting the mountains in winter time are more challenging than in other seasons. Recently skiing stages and escalators have been put up, meanwhile the road has been fixed, which makes it an easier driving in winter. - Apart from the skiing, you can also spend nights in Rugova Mountains|Rugova but remember to book the place before going there. There are restaurants on the way and at the spot as well. Generally is affordable but bear in mind that you’re on vacation anyway. Sleeping options in Boge: Hotel Rudi, Resort “Berati”, Hotel-Restaurant “Ke Luani”, Eko Hotel “Magra Austria”, Villas “Kodra”, Hotel “Rugova Relax” }} - Panorama Hajle 2000pix.jpg
Mounteneering in Hajla area GPS 42.701,20.123 - North 12 kilometers #1. Maja e Vjeljakut (Volujak Peak, 2,014 m) – Stanet e Gllogjanit – Shtedime (6-7 h). This route was marked many years ago and the marks have almost completely faded. - #2. Kuqishte – Boge (from Kuqishte 6 kilometers by road) – Maja Dramadol (2,120 m) – Hajla summit (5-6 h from Boge). - #3. Drelaj village – Koshutan - Maja Dramadol – Hajla summit (5-6 hours). - #4. Drelje – Pepiç – Hajla Keqe (Stanetë) - Qafa Hajles (Hajla pass) – Hajla summit. - Boge.jpg
Boge Ski resort Boge-Rugova Valley ski center, Bogë - Rugovë GPS 42.7516,20.05789 Northwest 33km, - in Rugova Mountains (Boge)

 . This is famous for skiing and is frequently visited by people from different countries. Here you can go skiing at a low cost.

Peja paragliding 01 - Peja paragliding Peja aeroclub paragliding Maja e Zezë, Pejë - Northwest of Peja, +386 49432583|hours= - 50 EUR. Tandem or single paragliding jumps over the city. Furthermore you can learn to lead the paraglide.

Shtëpia Alpike Ranch | Zatra ☎ +386 49 157 013 - 10 EUR per hour (without instructor), 15 EUR per hour (with instructor), 50 EUR per day Equistran activity. Horses and ponies are available, you can also enjoy the traditional food and have a perfect view of Peja.

Extreme sports

Talking about extreme sports you will see that Peja is one of Kosovo's cities with the largest attendance of extreme sports such as hiking, paragliding, freestyle skiing, mountain biking, snowshoe trekking, rock climbing, caving etc. With their respective clubs like: ”Marimangat e Pejës", "Aragoniti", “Klubi i Ciklistive” etc. - Cave in Rugova Mountain,.JPG

Caving GPS , Rugova - the largest caves are: Cave of Karamakazi (third kilometer), Cave of Ruta e Gurrës (Drelaj), Great Cave and Cave of Radavc in the North-East of Rugova. For more information see the Peja Tourism Board Office (in the City center)

Events

Peja is known for its various handicrafts and fairs and events such as memorials, concerts and exhibitions. Some of the fairs and events that Municipality of Peja organizes are:

“The days of the honey" fair which is organized in September
The 3 days handcrafts fair organized by the Association "Gratë në Biznes"
Literature gatherings "Azem Shkreli"
The festivities during the June, marking Peja liberation day
Art exhibition "Flaka e janarit"
International Short Film Festival
Various sports memorial tournaments

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Peja

Peja has a few malls and around 100 stores. You can shop for anything you want. You can find all sorts of items, electronic, ceramic and granite tiles, clothes and groceries in fair prices. Most furnished stores are located in and around the center. Meanwhile in the suburbs in some places you only find the basics.

Traditional costumes

A special segment of the commercial life in Peja is crafts who are mainly located in Çarshia e Gjate (Old Bazaar) exercising their knowledge in their shops like: traditional Albanian Plis makers (wool hats), dress makers, shoe smiths, watch smiths, Gold and silver artisan works, barbers etc. Some of these crafts already disappeared or is exercised by an individual as the legacy and memory of the past. The most decorated pieces of local costumes for the females are shirts, waists, socks and for men’s costume, socks and the waist. Besides costumes, different textile products are very interesting. The uniqueness of the textile it’s not only in the working techniques but a complex of different factors like colors and motives through which the woman of this region are presented as wonderful weavers and painters that have sometimes made masterpieces. In the village of Rugova traditional costumes are still worn with a lot of dignity and in the national museum and in different galleries are exposed traditional costumes and handicrafts from the region. The uniqueness of the traditional clothing’s and other objects of the Peja culture can be found by visiting the Ethnographic Museum which is located in the nearby Haxhi Zeka Plaza.

Eat

Gastronomy of Peja is characterized with authentic and original food, freshly cooked from milk, Cheese, yogurt, cream, honey, forest tea, pie, flija (corn pie), kaqamak, boiled Cheese, leqenik and healthy bread from corn. At the restaurants you can always find traditional, oriental and european gastronomy.

In Peja restaurants and hotels beside the Wine of Radavci known for its high quality it is served "Peja Beer" produced in Peja, using natural water from the spring of Drin i Bardhe. Besides from soft drinks you can find as well other traditional and oriental drinks like Boza, Salep, Ardiq, Ajron, Shurup Trandafili etc. Cafés dominate the appearance of Peja's center. Trendiest places are filled with youth during school breaks and holidays. Locals can sit hours sipping their macchiatos, and there is always time to drink Coffee. Most of cafés have free wi-fi connection, and in those which don't you can usually connect to internet by using neighbor cafés wi-fi. As typical in Balkans, smoking is allowed almost anywhere, so don't expect to breathe fresh air in a terrace.

Sweet Bean - a cup of macchiato of Nescafé costs 0,50€ Non-smoking only café. It is also almost only café which serves also something to eat with your coffee - American style cookies, brownies, cakes etc.

Arthurs Bar - One club in Peja

Tap water in Peja comes from the mountain springs and is safe to drink.

The best organic juice from Kosova Birra Peja is brewed in Peja and you can order it in practically every café and restaurant.

Local strong alcohol, raki, is worth trying. Drink a shot after eating to stimulate your digestion or let it warm your body in cool night in the mountains.

Try the from the Rahovec region, it's the only local in Peja. They serve it as the house at "Art Design," and you can also find it in most supermarkets. It's a light-bodied fruit cocktail, with a clean taste.

In Peja restaurants and hotels beside the Wine of Radavci known for its high quality it is served "Peja Beer" produced in Peja, using natural water from the spring of Drin i Bardhe. Besides from soft drinks you can find as well other traditional and oriental drinks like Boza, Salep, Ardiq, Ajron, Shurup Trandafili.

Bars

Camp Caffe - Lusha's place | This place is only open during summertime, and though the location remains the same the name might change.

Dio Coffee Shop William Walker, Pejë 30000 Opening Hours: 07:00-23:00 € here you can go and have fun, mostly teens and adults.

Mr. Jack Caffebar here you can go and have fun, mostly teens and adults.

Radio Caffe Caffebar here you can go and have fun, mostly teens and adults.

Peja is not a city known for night life, but for local youth there are plenty of places where you can spend the afternoon and evenings. Most frequented pubs are: Green bar, Exit bar, Home café, Café Café, Prince Coffee House, Jazz bar, Gemvara. All these bars are located in the downtown.

Clubs

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Arthur's Bar Night club
Transit Club - Night club

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Also for the older age groups in the restaurants and hotels of the city of Peja, during weekends you can obtain dinner under the sound of old traditional urban music. This pleasure you can experience at Hotel Dukagjini, Hotel Cocktail and Art Design Restaurant.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Peja

Peja - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Peja, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Peja. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Peja and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Peja. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Peja. Key components include:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

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Hotel Dukagjini - Tony Blair St. no 2 42.65915, 20.28981 main square☎ +381 38 771 177 stunning views of mountains overlooking Peja and Lumbardh River, restaurant overlooking the river. Indoor pool, spa, Turkish bath on premises, WiFi
Hotel Peja - GPS , +377 44 502 207 - Checkin: |checkout=
Hotel Çardak - Hotel Coctail - Rruga Mbretëresha Teutë, nr. 101, Pejë, Kosovë ☎ +386 49 801 108, +381 038 731 017
Hotel Gold hotel@ Mbretëresha Teuta St. no 106 GPS 42.660632 ,20.291913 +381 39 434571| fax= - | checkin= |checkout=
Hotel Dona Besnik Lajqi St. GPS 42.65876, 20.30464 near Railway Station ☎ +381 39 456654 - Dbl €50 . 23 rooms, ☎+381 39 434 470
Hostel Saraç | Vëllezërit Bakir dhe Adem Gjuka St. 22 - GPS: in downtown☎ +386 49 247 391 - 10€ Checkin: 12:00|checkout=10:00 Hostel Saraç is a excellently maintained typical local house of the 60s' with a cosy family feel making it a very unique place to experience the city's culture. The house and its garden intertfruit cocktail the different architectural influences, creating a unique Kosovo style house. The hostel is a mere stones throw away from the very center of the city yet offering a quiet and relaxing environment.

Hotel Shala - Village Ramun ☎ +377 44 282 832
Hotel Rugova Camp Village Shtypeq i Madh in Rugova Canyon☎ +377 44 281 608
Hotel Guri i Kuq Village Kuqishte in Rugova Canyon ☎ +377 44 150 551 - €

Kompleksi Rudi Group Rugova Village Boge 35 kilometers in Rugova Canyon☎ +377 44 125488
Vila Relax Rugova Boge in Rugova Canyon☎ +377 44 129 666

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Pristina - the capital of Kosovo.
Prizren - Jump in a bus (around 2 hour bus ride) and have a day off
Plav - a city of Montenegro with direct bus connection from Peja
Rožaje - the nearest city of Montenegro with direct bus connection from Peja
Podgorica - take a direct bus (6-7 hours, 14 €) to visiting the capital of Montenegro. Peja is near the border of Montenegro. There is no border crossing through Rugova but you have to go around through Rožaje. Go to Albania through Gjakova or Prizren, and to Skopje through Pristina.