Thursday, March 22, 2007

Gërmia Park

In the hills just east of Prishtina, rests a large park called Gërmia. The park has a popular open-air swimming pool that's the size of a lake, and endless forests to ramble through - though you should stick to the paths which are mine-free. Skiing is possible here in winter too.

Prishtina lacks historic charm of Prizren or the imposing mountain backdrop of Peja, therefore makes the Gërmia Park as the only outpost of green
for Prishtina citizens.



The lake-sized swimming pool is a hot spot for
families and young people, but year-round the park itself offers grassy spaces to relax or kick the ball around, and a network of mine-cleared trails through the dense woods perfect for dog-walking or drunken hide-and-seek tournaments. A couple of restaurants at the top of the park have good food and nice views.