Divjakë-Karavasta National Park offers a beautiful experience for all nature lovers, especially bird watchers. The park attracts more and more visitors every year thanks to the numerous investments that have been made in recent years, such as the pedestrian street or the famous 36-meter high wooden tower (13 floors), which offers a 360-degree panorama over…
To the Ancient Greeks and Romans, it was “Sason,” while the Albanians called it “Sazan.” Sazan is a small island of just under 6 square kilometers, located in Vlora’s bay, in the Otranto Channel. For decades, a large rock was an inaccessible military outpost and became one of Albania’s main tourist attractions. The islet is,…
Tirana is the capital city and the busiest city in Albania. This hustling city attracts tourists of all ages with its historical landmarks and other unique entertainment places. While some travelers spend only a day in the city and set out to enjoy the beaches and the natural landscape of the country, those who stay…
“Did you visit the spectacular place called Theth?” asked your friend after your return from Albania. You gave a blank look. Your friend then told you about one of the must-visit places in the country. How great would it have been had your friend told you about the spot before you set out on the…
It runs along a stretch of the Albanian Riviera, one of Europe’s most beautiful panoramic roads. The most iconic point is the Llogara Pass, the highest in the same name’s National Park. A winding road that climbs up to over a thousand meters overlooking the Ionian Sea, from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view….
It is not, in reality, a real tea, but a plant that grows in the mountains of the eastern Mediterranean. Its botanical name is Sideritis syriaca. In English, it is also known as shepherd’s tea. In Italy, it is known as Albanian or Greek tea. In Albanian is known as mountain tea (alb: Caj Mali…
Every time you visit a foreign country, you make sure to buy souvenirs – fridge magnets, keychains, etc. – that would remind you of your trip. Similarly, you want to create digital memories as social media has become an integral part of our lives. And when it comes to saving pictures of the most precious…
Planning a foreign trip can leave you sleepless. From arranging the return tickets to finding an affordable hotel, it can be a challenging task. Even though traveling is so much fun, it also has the potential to leave a dent in your bank account. Spending your year’s worth of savings on traveling doesn’t seem…
Although it has become a trendy destination in recent years, Albania still has many hidden beaches waiting to be visited by local and foreign tourists. One of them is definitely the beach of Fllaka village in the district of Durres, whose beach extends just after the area of “Bishti i Pallës.” Only 11 kilometers from…
It is the poorest country in Europe and, for a long time, also the most isolated: Albania. But a lot has changed in the last ten years: the country is stable, open and tourism is starting to take off. Rightly so, because it is a beautiful undiscovered country that has a lot to offer. Like…
The city of Pogradec is located in the south-eastern part of Albania, along the shores of Lake Ohrid, the deepest lake in the Balkans. The border with Macedonia is only 5 km from the city center. Pogradec is one of Albania’s favorite tourist resorts because of the pleasant climate, the extraordinary alpine landscape with ample…
Holidays on the Albanian Riviera! That sounds good … The beautiful Albanian Riviera is located on the coast in the south of Albania. It starts from the municipality of Sarandë in the extreme south of Albania at the places of Ksamil and the archaeological site and natural park of Butrint (near the Greek border) and…
Famous since ancient times for its active cultural life, Durres, behind the image of the classic seaside resort next door, holds significant traces of Illyrian, Hellenic, and Roman culture and buildings and works dating back to the Byzantine era. Getting around the city is very simple: the two nerve centers are rruga Taulantia, the street…
The cliff of the river Shala (Lumi i Shalës) has become one of the most attractive river destinations in the Albanian Alps in the last two years. The light blue water of the river offers adventurers a panorama that is very reminiscent of Thailand. However, the road to this wonderful landscape is a long one….