Mrizi i Zanave

Mrizi i Zanave

Mrizi i Zanave

Project Number: 2022-KA220-VET-89ACFE12

Best Practices

Mrizi i Zanave

Albania

(Europe)

Mrizi i Zanave is agrotourism located in Northern Albania. It is centred around providing an agritourism experience. The restaurant serves food that is made locally and sustainably. The dishes showcase the local food and culinary traditions. The wine that is made from the grapes grown on the farm. Produce, dairy and meat products are additionally gathered from 400 nearby families, who in addition to what they grow themselves, forage for food such as berries or greens. The restaurant is a member of the international Slow Food Convivium, and focuses on regional dishes and seasonal variations, so the menu is continuously adapted throughout the year. Visitors can take a tour around the fields and workshops. The latter are housed in the former village prison, which is renovated and transformed into food processing workshops.

Benefits

Mrizi i Zanave is an interesting blend of tradition and modernity that can be seen in every segment, from architecture to cuisine, service, food production. Agrotourism is a certificate that this property proudly carries. This place is at the same time a hotel, restaurant, farm, winery and much more.

Key Success

The family made a great effort to direct their previous experience and upgraded knowledge towards creating a regenerative experience. Visitors have the opportunity to be part of this story through work and rest, all with the aim of activating all the senses.

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Project Number: 2022-KA220-VET-89ACFE12