Eat & Drink

Përmet is best known for gliko, whole fruit, nuts or small vegetables cooked in sugar syrup and served on a spoon with cold water and coffee. It is also known for raki, the Albanian fruit spirit, and for local wine, especially Debina, a white grape grown in Albania mainly around the town. Gliko from Përmet is a Slow Food Presidium, a status given to traditional foods at risk of disappearing.

What to try

• Gliko, the town's signature sweet, made from fruits such as green walnuts, cherries and watermelon rind.
• Raki, a strong fruit spirit that many families make themselves.
• Debina, a light white wine. Merlot and Muscat are also mentioned among local wines.
• Mountain honey, herbal teas and olive oil.
• Traditional dishes such as shqeto (a lamb soup), byrek with nettles or beans, and reshedi (a syrup and starch dessert).

Wine tastings and tables listed here are run by local hosts. Check each listing for what is served, the group size and the cancellation terms. Read the full food and drink guide for how gliko is made and served.