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Camping Gjirokaster

4.6
Very good
17 ratings
  • Operating hours: 01.05 - 30.09, 01.10 - 30.04 - currently in operation
  • Address:  Rruga Gjirokaster-Valare, 6013 Topullaraj,Gjirokaster, Albania - Show on map
  • Region:  Epirus

Ratings

4.6
Very good
17 ratings
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Ratings in detail

  • Tranquillity
    4.1
  • Food / Shops
    4.6
  • Overall cleanliness
    4.6
  • Cleanliness of sanitary facilities
    4.5
  • Condition of rental accommodation
    4.8
  • Friendliness
    4.7
  • Infrastructure
    4.3
  • Leisure activities
    3.8
  • Location
    4.3
  • Value for money
    4.8
  • Sanitary facilities
    4.4

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2.0
Peter B.
Stay: Oct 2024
"The big disappointment - What a disappointment. The well-rated campsite is on the decline. The surroundings and especially the sanitary facilities lack proper maintenance. The toilet seat in one toilet was torn off. In one double shower cubicle, one shower head was defective and the other shower device was broken. The corners and edges of the toilet and shower were very dirty. There was nothing in the kitchen apart from the sink.
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5.0
Bruno B.
Stay: Aug 2024
"Beautiful experience - Drino Valley's family is extremely cheerful and welcoming. Although the granfather speaks only Albanian he made sure to make us feel at home. His son, instead, spoke in Italian and he gave us important informations about Albanian society and its history. The camping Is nice and we slept well. A wonderful experience taking into account that It's been only two months that they started the business!!!
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5.0
Andi S.
Stay: Aug 2021
"The best - The mos beautiful landscape frendly staf tasty foods in restaurant.
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5.0
ALBERTO MARIA L.
Stay: Aug 2019
"otiimo - we found a very good reception, quality management, excellent food in the restaurant and above all decorum and cleanliness. Excellent placement of campers in a spacious environment with protection from sun and weather.
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5.0
Isabella c.
Stay: Jul 2019
"Despite the typhoon - We arrived at a quiet, well-maintained campground, with more than friendly managers, each plot with its own grass (which they especially cared about), all nice. At night we found ourselves in the very middle of a typhoon. Lots of fear, some repairable damage, unimaginable thoughtfulness on the part of the managers. They had the roof almost blown off, the garden devastated,the camping mats that were new all broken, but they cared before the guests. They even gave us 2 roses at the departure.
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3.0
Barbara & Rudi O.
Stay: May 2019
"Simple place suitable for city sightseeing - Simple, not outstanding, nice view of the city and the lowlands, basically clean, when a scooter hotel bus arrived it was just chaotic. Had expected more from the restaurant, know the Albanian cuisine, this one was more on a fast food basis and more Greek - meatball meatballs are not Albanian! Restaurant is nice and clean.
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Activities recommended by guests

SightseeingSightseeing (12 Guests)
CultureCulture (8 Guests)
HikingHiking (6 Guests)
Cycling
Cycling
(5 Guests)
Culinary
Food/Drink
(3 Guests)
Relaxing
Relaxing
(3 Guests)
Swimming
Swimming
(3 Guests)
Strolling
Leisurely walks
(2 Guests)
Motorcycle
Motorcycle
(1 Guest)
Mountainbiking
Mountain biking
(1 Guest)
Wellness
Spa
(1 Guest)

Rated by guests as "Suitable for"

4.9
Senior citizens
4.8
Couples
4.6
Guests with dogs
4.4
Families with children under 18
4.3
Guests with tents
3.9
Families with children under 12
3.9
Families with children under 6
3.2
Youth groups

Description

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Camping Gjirokaster is managed by a family. Here you will feel comfortable and secure. Camping Gjirokaster is situated on 2nd km of the road Gjirokaster-Valare. The campsite is oriented north east- south west and has no buildings around,exept our house …and our traditional bar-restaurant. The city of Gjirokastra is two kilometers away. At the entrance of the city you find a buss station with connections to all big cities of Albania and the main cities of Greece. Our campsite is sorrounded from grapes on west and from our wine cellar on east. Next to the campsite our family owns 1 ha of grapes. In the centre of the campsite we have trees and grass. The campsite is lightened by night with small lightbulbs. We have 20 pitches,all of them have access to electricity. The landscape is beautiful,in front of the campsite is the ‘’Wide Mountain’’,the valley of Drino river, the Castle and the view of the city of Gjirokaster. You can enjoy the sunset and by night the opened sky full of stars and the moon. On our bar-restaurant we cook traditional recipies,with albanian products such as meat, vegetables, fruits, herbs, teas ect. We give importance to healthy and secure products, naturally grown and especially regional products. We cook a daily menu.Everyday is different from the next day,the same way we cook on our kitchen for our family. We are price-quality convinient.Here you can have breakfast,lunch and dinner sorrounded by fresh and pure air, grass,trees and flowers. Your evening is made by candles,stars and the moon. Next to the campsite we have 1ha of grapes. So here you can taste our grape,wine and raki made by us in the traditional albanian technique. On our campsite we have a small market,we provide fresh bread also. On south-west direction of our campsite, only 2 km away is the city of Gjirokaster.There is the first supermarket and different shops. On north direction,in Topullaraj village,only 500 m away is another traditional restaurant. On the campsite we have brand-new toilets and showers which are build on May,2016. We have 4 toilets, 2 sinks for washing hands and face and two showers with warm water available 24/24 h. The shower-room is divided with a door from the toilets. Inside the shower-room we have a sink,a mirror, towel-hanger, clothes-hanger and electricity. We clean the toilets and the showers every day. Outside the toilets we have sinks for washing dishes and clothes,with warm water. We have also a washing machine and drying stands for wet clothes. Our campsite is only 4 km away from the old city were you can visit our castle, museums, museum-houses of ancient famous families of Gjirokaster,museum-houses of our dictator Enver Hoxha and our well known author Ismail Kadare, bars,shops ect. Our campsite is right next to the Gjirokaster-Valare road,which is a two lane rural road. You can walk,run or bike through it. Our campsite is quiet so you can practise yoga. Our campsite is only 200 m away from a opened swimming pool and only 5 km away from Viroi lake. In cooperation with a group named Explore Gjirokastra ( you can follow them on facebook ) we organise every weekend tours to explore archeological sites (we have a lot of them very near) ancient churches,also mosques and teqe (religious buildings of bektashi believers) and beautiful nature around Gjirokaster. We organise groups who are interested in watching and tasting our raki and wine right here,on our campsite. We organise groups who are interested in harvesting cherries,grapes,plums. We organise groups also in planting vegetable seedlings,hoeing weeds,collecting chicken eggs ect. We organise groups who are interested in watching or learning how to cook albanian recipies right here,on our campsite. We practise evening meetings to talk with our visitors (of course for those who are interested),to share experiences with each other. You are welcome to use our free wi-fi.
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  • Total number of pitches: 16
  • Stopover pitches in front of the gates also for caravans: Available
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Reference price

Peak season €5.00*
Low season €5.00*
*Two adults, caravan, car, electricity and local taxes per night

Operating hours

01. May - 30. September
01. October - 30. April

Properties

Equipment

  • Charcoal grill allowed
  • Gas bottle exchange(2 km)
  • Internet terminal
  • Lounge
  • Tables and benches
  • Washing machines
  • Wi-Fi
  • Central campfire area
  • Drying room
  • Firewood available
  • Lockers
  • Motorhome service point
  • Tumble dryers

At the parking place

  • Car permitted on pitch
  • Electric hook-ups
  • Shade on pitches(Mostly shaded)
  • Water hook-up on pitch
  • Campfire permitted on pitch
  • Car-free pitches
  • Gas hook-up on pitch
  • Separate space for youth groups
  • TV hook-up on pitch
  • Waste water drainage on pitch

Pets

  • Dogs allowed in low season
  • Dogs allowed in peak season
  • Dog park
  • Dog showers
  • Dog swimming area

Family & Children

  • Playground
  • Baby changing room
  • Kids entertainment programme
  • Petting zoo

Swimming & Wellness

  • Outdoor pool(0.5 km)
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Nudist beach
  • Sandy beach
  • Sauna
  • Water slide

Leisure opportunities

  • Bicycle hire
  • Boat hire
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Dive site
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Horse riding
  • Miniature golf
  • Sailing
  • Ski lift
  • Slipway
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Windsurfing

Fare & Catering

  • Bread sold on-site
  • Grocery shop(1.8 km)
  • Restaurant
  • Cooking facilities
  • Snack

Accessibility

  • Universal access to the water
  • Universally accessible sanitary facilities
  • Wheelchair ramps
  • Most paths are paved

Rental accommodations

  • Bungalows
  • Cabins
  • Holiday apartments
  • Rental caravans
  • Rental tents

Vacation type

  • Mini campsite
  • Permanent camping
  • Winter camping
  • Nudism
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Location

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4.6

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Gjirokastra is a city in southern Albania. Its old town is part of UNESCO,as a world heritage site,since 2005. Gjirokastra is situated on the ‘’Mali i gjerë’’ mountain,in front of it is Drino valley.The old city of Gjirokastër and its …famous castle is situated aproximately 300 metres above sea level. Thus,it has a magnific landscape. Camping Gjirokaster is a secure place,only 2 km distant from the national road leading to Gjirokaster,from Saranda city (south) or from Tepelena city (north). As it is shown on the map. Camping Gjirokaster is just in side of the road Gjirokaster-Valare,2nd km. Camping Gjirokaster is only 2,5 km from the regional hospital ‘Omer Nishani’ Gjirokaster. Camping Gjirokaster is only 3 km from the regional police department. ( Trust us,you won’t need it!) So near to the city but it has no buildings around,no industrial area.You will be sorrounded by nature,pure air,fresh wind especially in the evening and during the night. Even in the hottest days you can relax by fresh evenings and fresh nights. All pitches have shadow and trees around. The campsite is managed by Juljan (financial expert) and Zhenisa Graci (a family doctor).
  • Sea: 54 km
  • Lake: 5 km
  • River: 5 km
  • In the mountains: No
  • Height (above sea level): 220 m
  • Next city: 2 km
  • Next town/village: 1 km
  • Train or bus station: 2 km
  • Motorway exit: 2 km

Address

Rruga Gjirokaster-Valare 
6013  Topullaraj,Gjirokaster
Albania
GPS Coordinates
Lat 40.10122, Long 20.15043
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Frequently asked questions

How far from the lake is Camping Gjirokaster?

Camping Gjirokaster is 5 km away from the lake. Learn more about the location

Are dogs allowed at the campsite Camping Gjirokaster?

Dogs are allowed in high season and low season. Guests rate Camping Gjirokaster as "suitable for guests with dogs" with 4.6 out of 5. Read reviews in detail now

When is Camping Gjirokaster open?

Camping Gjirokaster is open from May 1 until September 30 and from October 1 until April 30. Show campsite details

Is Camping Gjirokaster family friendly?

Guests rate Camping Gjirokaster as particularly suitable for families with children under 18 years. For leisure activities, the campsite Camping Gjirokaster offers many possibilities, such as Playground, Outdoor pool and much more.

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How do guests and other campers rate Camping Gjirokaster?

Campers rate Camping Gjirokaster 4.6 out of 5. This makes Camping Gjirokaster one of the top rated campsites in region Epirus.

Guests rate the following properties particularly well: Condition of rental accommodation, Value for money, Friendliness

According to its guests Camping Gjirokaster is particularly suitable for: Senior citizens and Couples

According to its guests Camping Gjirokaster is ideal for: Sightseeing and Culture

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Are there shopping facilities near Camping Gjirokaster?

There is a grocery store 1.8 km away. In addition, Camping Gjirokaster offers a bread service directly at the site. The nearest town is 1 km away, the nearest city is 2 km away. Learn more about the location

How far is the nearest town or city from Camping Gjirokaster?

The nearest town is 1 km away, the nearest city is 2 km away. You can reach a bus or train stop in 2 km. The nearest highway exit is 2 km away. Learn more about the location

What food options does Camping Gjirokaster offer?

Food is well taken care of, because there is a restaurant directly at the site.

With the bread service directly at the site you can start the day relaxed.

For self-catering there is a grocery store at a distance of 1.8 km. Real barbecue fans may even fire up the charcoal grill.

Overall, guests rate the food and beverage at the site 4.6 out of 5.

By the way, gas bottles can be exchanged in 2 km distance. And those who want to borrow a table or benches can also do so on site.

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Is there wifi or internet at the campsite Camping Gjirokaster?

The campsite Camping Gjirokaster offers wifi. This is free. In addition, there is an Internet terminal on site.

Is Camping Gjirokaster barrier-free?

Most of the paths at campsite Camping Gjirokaster are not paved. Ramps are available for wheelchair users. The sanitary facilities are barrier-free. Nothing stands in the way of swimming fun, because access to the water is barrier-free. View all campsite features

How many pitches does Camping Gjirokaster have?

Unfortunately, the campsite Camping Gjirokaster has not yet provided any information about tourist pitches.

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How big is Camping Gjirokaster?

Unfortunately, the campsite Camping Gjirokaster has not yet provided any information about the size, but you can also request the info directly from the site.

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How much does it cost to stay at Camping Gjirokaster?

An overnight stay at Camping Gjirokaster costs from €5.00, but prices vary depending on the chosen period, guests, etc.

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