From your hosts: This is one of our personal recommendations for guests staying at Panoramic View House. We know this place well and we are happy to give you more details or help you get there.
Perched on the ridgeline above Tepelenë, the Lera Towers are a pair of Ottoman-era stone watchtowers that once served as defensive positions controlling the Vjosa valley below. These towers are part of the fortification network built during the reign of Ali Pasha Tepelena and offer a fascinating glimpse into the military architecture of southern Albania.
The towers sit on a hillside with commanding views over Tepelenë, the Vjosa River, and the surrounding mountains. The stonework is remarkably well-preserved, and the setting is wonderfully remote — you are unlikely to encounter other visitors. The walk up is steep but short, and the panoramic views from the top are spectacular.
The Lera Towers are located above the village of Lera, a short drive from Tepelenë town center. Avni at Panoramic View House can guide you there or give directions. The final approach is on foot along a mountain path.
Ask us about this place when you arrive — we can give you directions, recommend the best time to visit, and even arrange transport or a guided walk with Avni. Just let us know at breakfast or send a WhatsApp message anytime.
Stay at Panoramic View House — our family guesthouse overlooking the Vjosa River in Tepelenë. From €20/night with homemade breakfast.