Today, the Balkan countries are becoming more popular for tourists. But none of them, except for Albania, can boast of such a unique combination of beautiful virgin nature, rich history, small beaches and friendly local people. With all this, the prices for holidays in Albania will surprise you in a good way. Find out why this country is so attractive, and what interesting things you can see in Albania.
Resorts on the sea in Albania
Among the best resorts of the state one can name such cities as Durres , Saranda, Fieri , Vlora. They are located on two seas - the Adriatic and the Ionian. It is difficult to say where in Albania it is more preferable to have a rest at sea, because each of these resort towns is attractive in its own way. If Durres and Fieri, which is on the Adriatic coast, are famous for their ancient architecture, the ionic resorts of Saranda and Vlora are more preferable for beach holidays.
The possibilities of beach holidays in Albania often surprise our tourists who are used to travel to Egypt and Turkey . The beaches of this Balkan country are absolutely free, as are the sun loungers and sun loungers on them. At the same time the beaches of Albania are not so crowded, than even in neighboring Greece and Croatia. But the sea water on the local coast is so clean that at a depth of 50 m you can consider the bottom! The waters of the Ionian Sea are azure, the Adriatic is darker.
The hotel service in the resort cities is now at an altitude, and this is at a fairly low prices for accommodation. In most hotels in Albania, the price of the room includes breakfast and dinner. As for local cuisine, its traditions incomprehensibly combine Turkish, Greek and Slavic cultures. This means that you will taste unique dishes with an abundance of spicy spices, olives, vegetables, fruits and lactic acid products. The traditional alcoholic drink of Albania is rakia from grapes, plums and blackberries.
Attractions in Albania
A three-hour drive from Tirana is the ancient city of Berat, remarkable for its architecture. There is something to appreciate for history lovers - from numerous museums to Christian churches and Muslim mosques from the times of the Ottoman Empire. Be sure to visit the local fortress built in the XI century. And the clean air and hilly terrain of Berat by themselves leave a pleasant impression.
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The city-museum of Gjirokastra, under the auspices of UNESCO, is interesting in many respects. In addition to the most popular attraction in the city - the ancient citadel - only here are numerous houses of a tower type popular earlier in the Balkans. In Gjirokastra , as well as in Tirana, there is a real oriental bazaar, where you can buy souvenirs in memory of the rest in Albania. And it is here that the famous festival of folklore music is held, held every 5 years.
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In Albania, despite a relatively small area, there are 13 national parks - no more and no less! The trip along them leaves indelible impressions, mainly due to the peculiar nature of Albania. In the north of the country are mountains, in the west - the sea coast, and the rest of its territory is covered with dense forests, olive groves, vineyards and picturesque lakes. The most popular in Albania are the parks of Butrint, Valbona and Thetchi.
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Canyons of Albania and the mountain rivers of this country provide great opportunities for active recreation. Off-road trips, bicycle tours and rafting are ideal ways to appreciate the beauty of Albanian nature for lovers of real tourism.
The karst spring "Blue Eye" is one of the most unique sights in all of Albania. This is the place where a powerful water stream bursts out of the bowels of the earth under great pressure. The depth of the source is about 45 m, but even divers have not yet managed to reach its bottom due to the strong current.
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