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    13Sulfer deposits from one of the spring ventsOne of the thermal spring ventsRoad to the Permet Old TownThese are traditional Albanian roofs made from simple stacked slateThe river at PermetPermet town with the mountains behind

    Bënjë Thermal Bath

    March 21, 2024 in Albania ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

    Today we paid a visit to the thermal baths just south of Permet. The sulfer springs have a whiff of rotten eggs about them, but they are crystal clear and warm (24C). Sometime in the past, someone built a huge bath to allow visitors to enjoy therapeutic properties to treat skin diseases. Not sure about that, but Nicky was keen to have a go.

    To get to the spring baths you cross the Katiu Bridge, an old Ottoman stone bridge built in the 18th century.

    Afterwards, we returned to Permet and took a stroll through the town. A really lovely place.    Read more