Alfred & Sose Selimaj

This accommodation provider has taken action to address one or more issues (whether environmental, social or cultural) which will contribute positively to the long term viability of the destination and hence their site displays a Caring for the destination rating.

Main area of focus in Caring for the Destination:  

Supporting local community

Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative: 

Selimaj Guesthouse plays a vital role in the wellbeing of its community. The Selimaj brothers split their time between caring for the guesthouse and running the local hydraulic power station, which is pivotal to the economic wellbeing of Valbona's inhabitants. This fundamental service provision is completely reliant on them and a stay here will support this. Lirim, the cook, is also, since the last five years, the engineer in charge of the station, appointed by the local administration, which has never been able to pay any of his salaries or even fund any kind of repair work.

Guests can gain a richer understanding of community life - especially one lived in such harsh natural conditions. They are encouraged to ask Alfred to walk them to the power station to witness its operations first-hand.