{"id":433,"date":"2017-07-19T08:57:14","date_gmt":"2017-07-19T08:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nicdarkthemes.com\/themes\/hotel\/wp\/demo\/?page_id=433"},"modified":"2025-03-07T10:23:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T09:23:01","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ferma-albanik.com\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1565841714332{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;}&#8221;]<div style=\"background-color:;height: 10px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div> <h1 style=\"color:#245a75;padding:px;text-align:right;font-size:36px;line-height:50px;letter-spacing: px;font-weight:normal\" class=\"  nd_options_text_align_center_responsive_important nd_options_first_font \">Albanik your home away from home<\/h1> [\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1467207292391{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<div style=\"background-color:;height: 20px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>[vc_column_text]The perfect place to unwind, relax and gather new strength and inspiration to continue your &#8220;Albanian Adventure&#8221;.[\/vc_column_text]<div style=\"background-color:;height: 20px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Albanik is a renovated and enlarged boutique hotel. Its placement dates back to communist years. The stone floor, originally an agricultural storehouse, was renovated and enlarged with another floor using wooden structure.<\/p>\n<p>The property is surrounded by a lush forest which you can explore following our meditation path along a water current. Birds, <em>squirrels, lizards<\/em> and bizarre insects add to the charm of this green scenery.<\/p>\n<p>A garden surrounds the edge of the property and its produce and herbs are collected just before integrating them in your dish preparations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1467207298589{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<div style=\"background-color:;height: 20px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Tucked between forest and hills, at the end of Deshnica Valley, 20 km east of town of K\u00eblcyra, Albanik has much to offer for those yearning for more nature.<\/p>\n<p>Be it hiking around the smooth hills nesting many villages on their heights, trek adventures around the N\u00ebm\u00eb\u00e7k\u00eb-Dh\u00ebmbel-Trebeshin\u00eb mountain range, or rafting\/kayaking along <a href=\"https:\/\/ferma-albanik.com\/en\/vjosa-river-europes-last-wild-river\/\">Vjosa River<\/a> or<a href=\"https:\/\/ferma-albanik.com\/en\/osumi-canyon-albanias-hidden-gem-in-berat\/\"> Osum Canyon<\/a>, there is some activity for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>About 3 km from Albanik, picnic and swimming is possible in a more chillout setting at a beautiful lake with turquoise waters surrounded by the shading of a black pine forest.[\/vc_column_text]<div style=\"background-color:;height: 20px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Albanik is a wonderful place full of contrasts. It is where new ideas meet old customs and traditions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; parallax_speed_bg=&#8221;1&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1733479482835{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;about-image&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3587&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div style=\"background-color:;height: 80px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div> <h1 style=\"color:#245a75;padding:px;text-align:center;font-size:px;line-height:px;letter-spacing: px;font-weight:\" class=\"  nd_options_text_align_center_responsive  \">Activities and Services<\/h1> <div style=\"background-color:;height: 50px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1598432171240{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div style=\"background-color:;height: 10px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"nd_options_section nd_options_position_relative \">\n        <a rel=\"\" href=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"nd_options_position_absolute nd_options_left_0\" width=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/ferma-albanik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/icon-12-1.png\"><\/a>\n        <div class=\"nd_options_section nd_options_padding_left_70 nd_options_box_sizing_border_box\">\n            <a rel=\"\" href=\"\"><h2 style=\"color:\"><strong>FREE Wifi<\/strong><\/h2><\/a>\n            <div class=\"nd_options_section nd_options_height_20\"><\/div>\n            <p style=\"color:\" class=\"\">The point of being to de-connect as often as possible, we nonetheless offer to our guests a strong wireless signal within the property's boundaries.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n  <div style=\"background-color:;height: 10px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div style=\"background-color:;height: 10px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"nd_options_section nd_options_position_relative \">\n        <a rel=\"\" href=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"nd_options_position_absolute nd_options_left_0\" width=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/ferma-albanik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/icon-hiking.png\"><\/a>\n        <div class=\"nd_options_section nd_options_padding_left_70 nd_options_box_sizing_border_box\">\n            <a rel=\"\" href=\"\"><h2 style=\"color:\"><strong>Outdoors<\/strong><\/h2><\/a>\n            <div class=\"nd_options_section nd_options_height_20\"><\/div>\n            <p style=\"color:\" class=\"\">The Outdoors around here are as inviting as accessible. A total of 47 villages spot the Deshnica Valley offering possibilities to go for hiking, mountain biking, horsebackriding, or on jeep tours.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n  <div style=\"background-color:;height: 10px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div style=\"background-color:;height: 10px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"nd_options_section nd_options_position_relative \">\n        <a rel=\"\" href=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"nd_options_position_absolute nd_options_left_0\" width=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/ferma-albanik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/icon-11-1.png\"><\/a>\n        <div class=\"nd_options_section nd_options_padding_left_70 nd_options_box_sizing_border_box\">\n            <a rel=\"\" href=\"\"><h2 style=\"color:\"><strong>Freshwater Swimming<\/strong><\/h2><\/a>\n            <div class=\"nd_options_section nd_options_height_20\"><\/div>\n            <p style=\"color:\" class=\"\">About 3km from the property there is an enormous freshwater swimming pool, the primary utility of which serves to irrigate the fields below. This turquoise gem garnished with a pine forest, makes a great spot of sunbathing, swimming, and canoeing.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n  <div style=\"background-color:;height: 10px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1598432171240{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div style=\"background-color:;height: 10px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"nd_options_section nd_options_position_relative \">\n\n        <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"top:10px\" alt=\"\" class=\"nd_options_position_absolute nd_options_left_0\" width=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/ferma-albanik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/icon-13.png\">\n\n        <div style=\"padding-left:70px\" class=\"nd_options_section nd_options_box_sizing_border_box\">\n            \n            <h3 class=\"  \" style=\"margin:;color:;font-size:px;line-height:px\">Welcome Drink<\/h3> \n            <p class=\"nd_options_second_font  \" style=\"margin:0px 0px 15px 0px;color:#a3a3a3;font-size:14px;line-height:24px\">We like to surprise you with a refreshing drink. Homemade Syrups, Lemonades, Ice teas and many more all made with local ingredients.<\/p> \n            \n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background-color:;height: 10px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div style=\"background-color:;height: 10px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"nd_options_section nd_options_position_relative \">\n\n        <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"top:10px\" alt=\"\" class=\"nd_options_position_absolute nd_options_left_0\" width=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/ferma-albanik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/icon-11.png\">\n\n        <div style=\"padding-left:70px\" class=\"nd_options_section nd_options_box_sizing_border_box\">\n            \n            <h3 class=\"  \" style=\"margin:;color:;font-size:px;line-height:px\">Free Bicycles<\/h3> \n            <p class=\"nd_options_second_font  \" style=\"margin:0px 0px 15px 0px;color:#a3a3a3;font-size:14px;line-height:24px\">Bicycles are available to ride around Albanik free of charge.<br \/>\nMountain-bikes can be rented for a fee at a nearby adventure centre.<\/p> \n            \n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background-color:;height: 10px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div style=\"background-color:;height: 10px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"nd_options_section nd_options_position_relative \">\n        <a rel=\"\" href=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"nd_options_position_absolute nd_options_left_0\" width=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/ferma-albanik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/pet-friendly-icon-vector.jpg\"><\/a>\n        <div class=\"nd_options_section nd_options_padding_left_70 nd_options_box_sizing_border_box\">\n            <a rel=\"\" href=\"\"><h2 style=\"color:\"><strong>Pet Friendly<\/strong><\/h2><\/a>\n            <div class=\"nd_options_section nd_options_height_20\"><\/div>\n            <p style=\"color:\" class=\"\">We welcome everyone who enjoys being outdoors and willing to accept the company of our best little friends: cat, dog, chickens, lizards, no animal is to be afraid of.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n  <div style=\"background-color:;height: 10px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div style=\"background-color:;height: 20px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>[vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div style=\"background-color:;height: 80px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div> <h2 style=\"color:#245a75;padding:px;text-align:center;font-size:px;line-height:px;letter-spacing: px;font-weight:\" class=\"  nd_options_text_align_center_responsive  \">Friendly faces to spot around the farm<\/h2> <div style=\"background-color:;height: 50px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3551&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_border_circle_2&#8243; border_color=&#8221;orange&#8221;]<div style=\"background-color:;height: 10px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;nd_options_text_align_center_responsive&#8221;]<strong>Yoda<\/strong> is the youngest member of the family. She is an energetic little creature and cosy too. You&#8217;ll find her at times running around the garden and other times asleep by the fire. She is growing into an affectionate cuddle cat and will find your lap the minute you sit down.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3537&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_border_circle_2&#8243; border_color=&#8221;orange&#8221;]<div style=\"background-color:;height: 10px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;nd_options_text_align_center_responsive&#8221;]Our resident duck, <strong>Pepper<\/strong>. He spends most of his time scurrying around looking for worms. Lucky for us, Pepper also loves devouring slugs and snails, which makes him into an important defender of the garden. Besides, his poo is extremely fertile and makes many a plant grow tall. A pretty useful member of the family.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3577&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_border_circle_2&#8243; border_color=&#8221;orange&#8221;]<div style=\"background-color:;height: 10px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;nd_options_text_align_center_responsive&#8221;]<strong>Bani and Neo<\/strong>, the mother and son duo. These placid hounds are the welcoming committee of Ferma Albanik, greeting all our guests with their big, enthusiastic tails wagging. They are a very friendly pair, and they make lovely walking companions for your stroll along the river or down to the lake.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3562&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_border_circle_2&#8243; border_color=&#8221;orange&#8221;]<div style=\"background-color:;height: 10px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;nd_options_text_align_center_responsive&#8221;]<strong>Traffic<\/strong> is the oldest member of the family. Scars on his ears and an injured leg allude to an adventurous past. This majestic cat likes his peace and quiet, and is often found sleeping on a chair. On a good day, he&#8217;ll allow you a little pet on his head. On an exceptional day, he might even jump on your lap.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div style=\"background-color:;height: 20px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>[vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1492511016596{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;nd_options_text_align_center&#8221;]\n\t<div class=\"nd_options_section nd_options_text_align_center\">\n\t<a style=\"border: px solid;border-radius:px;letter-spacing:2px;line-height:11px;font-size:11px;background-color:#78635a;padding:15px 35px;margin:;color:#ffffff\" rel=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/ferma-albanik.com\/our-news\/\" class=\"nicdark_display_inline_block  nd_options_font_weight_bold nd_options_second_font  \">OUR LATEST NEWS<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1565841714332{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1467207292391{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]The perfect place to unwind, relax and gather new strength and inspiration to continue your &#8220;Albanian Adventure&#8221;.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Albanik is a renovated and enlarged boutique hotel. 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