Some results of the geothermal investigations carried out in Albania a
re treated here. The position of the Albanides in the Alpine Mediterra
nean orogenic belt and the method of temperature recording in deep oil
and gas wells and also in mines is briefly described. The geothermal
data have been analysed and coordinated with knowledge of the regional
geology of the tectonic zones of the Albanides. The characteristics o
f thermal spring waters are briefly described.