Ecosocial Farm

16/10/2024

Lulet e vjeshtes!

04/10/2024

Dear Cyclists!
Welcome to the Eco-Social Farm! We work on projects aimed at enhancing social inclusion, including the Eco-Social Farm.
While I typically lead a busy life, I also enjoy traveling and engaging in outdoor activities for both adults and children, particularly with Taraboshi Shkoder and Skautistet Taraboshi. I live in a flat in Shkoder, but the farm is usually bustling with visitors.

The Eco-Social Farm is located in Oblike - Ana e Malit, just 7 km from the city center of Shkoder and 9 km from the Muriqan border with Montenegro. It’s a serene spot, surrounded by hills, perfect for taking a break from your cycling journey to recharge.

During your visit, you'll have the opportunity to relax in nature, enjoy a good night's sleep, take a shower, service your bikes, wash clothes, and cook some traditional Balkan recipes. You can also explore Shiroka, Lake Shkoder, meet fellow travellers, share experiences, and plan your next destination.

We refer to ourselves as social bicycle tourists, as we value looking after each other and our environment. The Eco-Social Farm is an evolving project focused on social inclusion and providing space for the socio-economic integration of local people. We offer hosting capacities and information about touring experiences in Shkoder and northern Albania.
The farm is open to locals, visitors, and travellers, and operates on a donation basis to support its maintenance. Donations help us cover daily costs such as animal feed, electricity, Wi-Fi, water, and cleaning supplies.

Donation Rates:
Camping: €5 per person per night + €1 per tent per night
Accommodation in our rooms: €10 per person per night
If you're interested, we also offer canoeing from Lake Shkoder to the Buna River for €15 per person in a double canoe.

We would be delighted to host you! Your visit and overnight stay will support our social project. Thank you for considering us, and we appreciate your understanding!
Please take care of the campsite and your room by keeping it tidy and clean for future travellers.

Welcome to Albania! Find us on Google Maps: Eco-Social Farm

Ride safely!
Rruga e mbare - Have a nice trip!
Kenaquni gjate udhetimit - Enjoy the journey!
"Life is better on the farm!"

Eco-Social Farm - Shkodër
Ana e Malit - Oblikë
Shqipëria

Facilities Available:
Self-service bike repair at the farm, with a bike repair shop about 7 km away.

21/09/2024

Mbremje festive ne Eco-social farm ne nder te miqve- bashkepunetoreve nga Norvegjia. Ne violine Edmond Denelli, ne kitarre Bep Vjerdha.

31/07/2024

30/07/2024

Some peaceful people,animals and flowers around the eco-social farm.

22/06/2024

15/06/2024

We play music!🎼🎶🎵🎸

01/06/2024

Sot ne ora 14:00 tek Rai Uno nje trasmetim dedikuar Shqiperise qe prezantuesi Lino Zani. Shtegu i At Gjergj Fishtes duke ndjekur gjurmet nga Lezha ne Shkoder.
Ju ftoj ta ndiqni dhe te lajmeroni miqt tuaj Italian qe ta shohin🇮🇹🇦🇱
Ju ftoj dhe ta shperndani, faleminderit🥰

21/05/2024

Dita Ndërkombëtare e Çajit, historia, përfitimet dhe sfidat
Sot është Dita Ndërkombëtare e Çajit, e shpallur si e tillë nga Asambleja e Përgjithshme e OKB-së. Çaji është pija më e konsumuar në botë, pas ujit. Besohet se çaji e ka origjinën në Indinë verilindore, Mianmarin Verior dhe Kinën Jugperëndimore, por vendi i saktë ku u rrit për herë të parë bima nuk dihet. Ka dëshmi se çaji është konsumuar në Kinë 5000 vjet më parë.

Konsumimi i çajit mund të sjellë përfitime shëndetësore dhe mirëqenie për shkak të efekteve anti-inflamatore, antioksiduese si dhe mund të ndikojë në humbje peshe. Ajo gjithashtu ka një rëndësi kulturore në shumë shoqëri.

Bima e çajit është shumë e ndjeshme ndaj ndryshimeve në kushtet e rritjes. Çaji mund të prodhohet vetëm në kushte agro-ekologjike të përcaktuara imtësisht dhe për rrjedhojë, në një numër shumë të kufizuar vendesh, shumë prej të cilave do të pësojnë ndryshime klimatike.

Ndryshimet në temperatura dhe sasinë e kohën e reshjeve, po ndikojnë tashmë në rendimentet, cilësinë dhe çmimet e produkteve të çajit, duke ulur të ardhurat dhe duke kërcënuar jetesën rurale. Këto ndryshime klimatike pritet të intensifikohen, duke kërkuar masa urgjente përshtatjeje.

Prodhimi dhe përpunimi i çajit përbën burimin kryesor të jetesës për miliona familje në vendet në zhvillim dhe është mjeti kryesor i jetesës për miliona familje të varfra, të cilat jetojnë në një sërë vendesh më pak të zhvilluara.

Industria e çajit është burimi kryesor i të ardhurave dhe të ardhurave nga eksporti për disa nga vendet më të varfra dhe, si sektor intensiv i punës, ofron vende pune, veçanërisht në zonat e largëta dhe të pafavorizuara ekonomikisht. marre nga ballkan.web

21/05/2024

What Is Ecotourism?
Conservation
Offering market-linked long-term solutions, ecotourism provides effective economic incentives for conserving and enhancing bio-cultural diversity and helps protect the natural and cultural heritage of our beautiful planet.
Communities
By increasing local capacity building and employment opportunities, ecotourism is an effective vehicle for empowering local communities around the world to fight against poverty and to achieve sustainable development.
Interpretation
With an emphasis on enriching personal experiences and environmental awareness through interpretation, ecotourism promotes greater understanding and appreciation for nature, local society, and culture.
The Definition.
Ecotourism is now defined as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education” (TIES, 2015). Education is meant to be inclusive of both staff and guests.
Principles of Ecotourism
Ecotourism is about uniting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. This means that those who implement, participate in and market ecotourism activities should adopt the following ecotourism principles:
Minimize physical, social, behavioral, and psychological impacts.
Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect.
Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.
Provide direct financial benefits for conservation.
Generate financial benefits for both local people and private industry.
Deliver memorable interpretative experiences to visitors that help raise sensitivity to host countries’ political, environmental, and social climates.
Design, construct and operate low-impact facilities.
Recognize the rights and spiritual beliefs of the Indigenous People in your community and work in partnership with them to create empowerment.
Ecotourism is about uniting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. This means that those who implement, participate in and market ecotourism activities should adopt the following ecotourism principles:
Minimize physical, social, behavioral, and psychological impacts.
Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect.
Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.
Provide direct financial benefits for conservation.
Generate financial benefits for both local people and private industry.
Deliver memorable interpretative experiences to visitors that help raise sensitivity to host countries’ political, environmental, and social climates.
Design, construct and operate low-impact facilities.
Recognize the rights and spiritual beliefs of the Indigenous People in your community and work in partnership with them to create empowerment.

20/05/2024

What Is Ecotourism?
Conservation
Offering market-linked long-term solutions, ecotourism provides effective economic incentives for conserving and enhancing bio-cultural diversity and helps protect the natural and cultural heritage of our beautiful planet.
Communities
By increasing local capacity building and employment opportunities, ecotourism is an effective vehicle for empowering local communities around the world to fight against poverty and to achieve sustainable development.
Interpretation
With an emphasis on enriching personal experiences and environmental awareness through interpretation, ecotourism promotes greater understanding and appreciation for nature, local society, and culture.
The Definition.
Ecotourism is now defined as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education” (TIES, 2015). Education is meant to be inclusive of both staff and guests.
Principles of Ecotourism
Ecotourism is about uniting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. This means that those who implement, participate in and market ecotourism activities should adopt the following ecotourism principles:
Minimize physical, social, behavioural, and psychological impacts.
Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect.
Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.
Provide direct financial benefits for conservation.
Generate financial benefits for both local people and private industry.
Deliver memorable interpretative experiences to visitors that help raise sensitivity to host countries’ political, environmental, and social climates.
Design, construct and operate low-impact facilities.
Recognize the rights and spiritual beliefs of the Indigenous People in your community and work in partnership with them to create empowerment.
Source: https://ecotourism.org/what-is-ecotourism/