The village is a scatter of hamlets rather than a single centre. Traditional houses are built of local stone with steep roofs, and a few fortified tower houses (kulla) survive from the time of the blood feuds. Many family homes now work as guesthouses, serving home-cooked meals made with produce from their own gardens. The valley is protected as part of the Albanian Alps National Park.
Theth is the base for the valley's best-known sights, each covered on its own page: the Blue Eye of Theth, Grunas Waterfall, the Ndërlysaj Pools, the village church and the Reconciliation Tower. It is also one end of the classic Valbona–Theth hike, while the Qafë Thore pass marks the road into the valley.
Theth is reached from Shkodër over the Qafë Thore pass on a road that is now paved; the drive takes around two to three hours. Most guesthouses open from May to October, the main hiking season, and in winter snow can close the pass. Plan at least two nights to enjoy the village and its walks at an easy pace.
