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Lezha, not the Skanderbeg memorial!
JLBG Says: This monument is not Skanderbeg grave and memorial, which is a little further and that we have not visited. However, this monument, which stands on Beselidhja square, at the cross road near Tirana bank and Hotel-Restaurant Uldedaj-Liss commemorates the day of 2 March 1444,...
JLBG Says: Though there is not in Lezha such an amazing building boom than in Durrësi, in Saranda and the whole south, there are a few very recent buildings, such as this one, standing in the city center. It is the local seat of Tirana bank.
JLBG Says: As everywhere else in Albania, the front of the grey blocks of housing of the Enver Hoxa’s period have now been painted in various colors. I do not know if this is only a cosmetic improvement or if the apartments themselves have been renovated. I hope so! Anyway, the result...
leslieinalbania Says: If you're traveling on a very tight budget, check out couchsurfers.com. Not only will it give you access to a bed for a night or two but you will stay with a local who can show the true sights of their town. If you like to travel to see what it's like to live there, this is...
leslieinalbania Says: Besa imports all its ingredients from Italy and the cook studied in Italy. There is only one word to describe the pizza's you'll eat here; DELICIOUS! Everything is made when you order and is made quick. This restaurant is a bit smaller so it can get crowded but is worth the...
leslieinalbania Says: Bar Moxhart makes everything fresh. Try their pasta, pizza or seafood dishes. This restaurant was just completely renovated and looks amazing. It's located on the 2nd floor so you can also enjoy watching people walk around while sipping on your Tirana beer or eating your...
Restaurant i GjuetisaRestaurant i Gjuetisa: Former Count Ciano hunting lodge
JLBG Says: In 2007, we have not been to Restaurant i Gjuetisa, former Count Ciano hunting lodge. In 1989, this is where we had dinner (my Rrethu i Lezhes page). It is situated 3 km outside the city, in Ishull Lezha (the Island of Lezha). It had been damaged during the 1997 looting but...
Uldedaj-Liss restaurant: Excellent local dishes!
JLBG Says: Though on on Beselidhja square, Hotel-Restaurant Uldedaj-Liss is almost hidden. Look at the first photo, with Tirana bank in the background: can you find it?The second photo shows better the entrance, with only a sign “restaurant” over the entrance into the half underground...
If you are coming from Montenegro your best bet is to take a taxi for about 40 Euros direct to Lezha. This is the total cost though so it isn't too bad if you are 2 or 3 people. If you are coming from Shkodër in the north, you can come by bus or minivan for about 150 - 250 leke. Buses leave every hour on the hour and minivans leave when they are full. However do not expect to be able to find anything late at night. Most transportation options will stop running when the sun goes down. Travel early to avoid this problem. If you're coming from Tirana, you can again come by bus or minivan. Bus is 200 leke and minivan is 300 leke. Both buses and minivans will drop you off at the bus station which is just across the bridge from the center of Lezha.
Written Mar 24, 2009
leslieinalbania Says: During summer it is very typical for places to close for a few hours in the afternoon for "pushim" or rest time. Don't expect everything to be open from 2pm till about 4pm. This is a less common trend in Lezha but in Shkoder it is very common and in other neighboring cities...
leslieinalbania Says: Going for coffee is a national past time in Albania. If you meet up with any locals they will most likely invite you for coffee. It is polite to accept. Know that you don't have to drink coffee. You can order anything you like to drink, coffee, soda, beer, tea, water, etc......
leslieinalbania Says: When speaking with Albanians, do not be confused if they shake their head from left to right and say "po" or "yes". This is their way of saying yes. It is also more like a head bobble than a real shake from left to right. Also, if an Albanian clicks their tounge at you or...
Lezha, dinner at Restaurant Uldedaj-Liss
JLBG Says: Photo 1 shows the three dishes we chose. The waitress brought us a special bread (in the center of the photo) which was more like a thick cake. I do not know the name of that bread but it was excellent. The other dishes are better seen as close ups on the other photos.Photo...
JLBG Says: I took this photo on Beselidhja square, in front of the 2 March 1444 monument. I felt that it was more or less a figure of Albania in 2007, a mix of tradition and modernity: the lady wears more or less a traditional clothe (trousers, robe and scarf) but has added a Nike...
JLBG Says: We had stopped in Lezha to look for a restaurant. That was about the end of the morning class. On several occasions, we saw people that obviously were not policemen but parents of children. They wore a yellow reflective jacket and helped children to cross the street. I was a...
leslieinalbania Says: Lezha has a large Roma population. Some of these Roma will be on the street asking for money. Usually it is children. For their own good, do not give them money!! Many of these children suffer from human trafficking and giving them money only hurts them. If you want to help...
leslieinalbania Says: Lezha has a large Roma population. Some of these Roma will be on the street asking for money. Usually it is children. For their own good, do not give them money!! Many of these children suffer from human trafficking and giving them money only hurts them. If you want to help...
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Lezha is a 20,000 inhabitants town, 39 km south to Shkodra and 77 km north to Tirana. It was founded by Dionysios of Syracuse under the name of Lissus. It is called Alessio in italian
Lezha, like most other cities in Albania, is a a very well kept secret. Lezha offers so many things to visitors. If its beaches you're after, check-out Shengjin or Ishull Lezha. If you're religious,...
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