Sustainable Tourism in the Western Part of Kosovo

Abstract

The western part of Kosovo is one of the most frequented by tourists. On one side lies the Dukagjin Plain, and on the other, the mountainous part of the Albanian Alps. In the mountainous part lies the National Park, with many beauties to visit in all seasons of the year. The number of tourist subjects in the area and the number of tourists visiting this area is always increasing. The area is rich in attractive values that leave an impression on every visitor. This space has developed many forms of tourism, which have created a very attractive landscape physiognomy. The paper will also present the part of the development of tourism that has increased the value of the western part of Kosovo. The western area has also given importance to the development of tourism. This is the reason why the western area of Kosovo is called the western tourist area or otherwise the tourist region of the Albanian Alps. Many interesting forms are found in the mountainous part of the western part of Kosovo. The part consists of two parts such as 1) The low part of the Dukagjin Plain and 2) The mountainous part of the Albanian Alps. All tourist and hotel facilities are also present in the Lower part, especially in the city of Peja. But most of them lie in the mountainous part such as Rugova. Thirteen settlements are part of the composition of each. Throughout the year, in all seasons of the year, there are conditions for the Western Region of Kosovo to be visited by visitors from all over the world. Based on the methodology, many potential and important tourist resources have been found in this area. It is really about important tourist attractions for visitors.