Albania

The Cave of Pellumbas, or the Black Cave (Shpelle e Zezë), is about an hour hike outside the village of Pellumbas, located 27 km southeast of Tirana. The cave itself is approximately 360 meters deep, and inside are impressive stalagmites and stalactites, as well as bats flying around the cave. The inside of the cave is completely dark after single upon entrance. 40,000 years ago the cave was a home to ancient cave bears. It was later used as a settlement for ancient humans during the Middle Paleolithic period. During the World Wars, the cave was kept secret and used as a hiding spot for the villagers. In recent years, the cave has become a favorite day trip destination for both foreign and Albanian visitors.

Address:

27 kilometres southeast of Tirana

Pellumbas village, Old road Tirana-Elbasan

Duration

45 minutes

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Reference from: Visit Tirana