Sopot, Albania

Sopot, definite form Sopoti (Albanian: Sopoti), is a small region in north-east Albania. It is also a village (Prrenjas municipality) and mountain with the same name.

Geography

The area is rich in natural attraction, with a huge turistic potential for the future. Between them: the Gostima Waterfall, carstic caves, woods, a rich flora and fauna, and local characteristic etnoculture.[1]

Sopot rises up from 800 to 1970 meters above sea level, where the highest point is Gaferr's Peak, 1972 meters.[1]

History

According to a folkloric legend, during the Ottoman invasion of this mountainous part of Albania, women with their children flew from the castle's wall so as not to surrender to the Ottomans.

Following five hundred years of Ottoman occupation and islamisation, the population of Sopot now carries two names, one Moslem and one Christian.

The area's population has decreased lately due to immigration.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Sopoti, magjia e turizmit (in Albanian)
  2. ↑ F.C. Sopoti


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