Among tourists, Albania is not very popular, although the neighboring states of Greece and Montenegro do not suffer from a lack of vacationers. The infrastructure in Albania is not particularly developed, and there are no traditional excursion routes, as in other countries.
Here are just the tourists who still visited Albania, did not regret for a minute that they went here. There are a lot of attractions, beautiful places. Again, the sea, beaches. Everyone will find something to their liking. A small number of tourists (compared with the same Greece) can be counted more as an advantage, a more relaxed atmosphere, there are no long lines. Of course, all this is secondary, because having visited this country, you will be delighted with what you saw, and you will learn about the most interesting places in Albania from our article.
10. Berat
An amazing city located in the south of Albania. By some miracle, it was preserved in the form that it was many years ago. Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Part of the city is located on a mountain. There is an old castle. At the foot of the mountain - historical quarters, old buildings, houses, buildings. There are many churches here, which, unfortunately, will not succeed, they have not been working for a long time. It offers a beautiful view from above. The city has thousands of windows - as Berat is called, each building has many windows. Anufri Museum, Red Mosque, statue of Emperor Constantine, the list of attractions of the city can be continued for a long time. It can be said that almost every building there has historical value. Once in Berat, you will forget that in the courtyard of the XXI century, it is so different from modern cities.
9. Tirana
The capital of Albania. There are many more tourists here. This is understandable, because in the city there are many hotels and hotels, infrastructure, cultural leisure, restaurants, cafes and clubs are developed. Tirana has many historical sights: the National History Museum, the Etem Mei Mosque, the Palace of Culture and many other museums. The historical part of Tirana is very compact, so you don’t have to drive, you can get around on foot. Also a local attraction is the Albanian market, which you will not find anywhere else. This is a real oriental bazaar. There are enough shopping centers in the city, shopping lovers will be satisfied. Many buildings are painted in bright colors that uplift the mood. Unfortunately, the city looks like this only in the center, it is better not to visit its outskirts at all.
8. Shkoder
The ancient city in which all the conditions for tourists. International-class hotels with pools and fitness rooms, small hotels, cafes, restaurants. You definitely don’t have to get bored here, to visit all the attractions of Shkodra is not enough vacation. The Rosafa fortress is very popular among vacationers. It has existed for 24 centuries, it was with her that the story of Shkodra began. Ancient towers, wells, barracks, from the fortress walls you can look at the city, admire the beautiful view of the lake. It is striking that the city seems to be divided into two parts: modern and historical. Every tourist must visit the Shkodra Museum, mosques, Catholic churches.
7. The ancient settlement of Butrint
Butrinti, a former city, is now a museum. It was founded by the Greeks in the VI century BC. e. For a long time he flourished until he was captured by the Turks. The city began to die out, it was finally abandoned in the XVII century, which is why it remained in its original form. There are always many tourists in Butrint, each of them wants to touch a centuries-old history. Ancient Roman theater, statues, ruins of the Acropolis and many other buildings. It is better to come here early, otherwise you will spend most of the day waiting in line for tickets.
6. Gjirokaster
The city is located on top of a mountain; it was founded in the 12th century. Buildings make up a single complex - a fortress. They are built of stone, each house has a tower, an amazing sight, not for nothing that Gjirokastra is called a stone city. It is protected by UNESCO, the city has survived due to the fact that Enver Hoxha was born here. The main attraction is called the fortress museum. Here you can see a collection of weapons. In Albania, they created weapons themselves, so it does not look like weapons from other countries. Even a simple walk around the city will give a lot of impressions: extraordinary architecture, narrow streets. Surprisingly, Gjirokastra remains true to the past not only “outside”, the life of local residents is no different from the life of their ancestors.
5. Vlora
Those who prefer a comfortable stay will like the city of Vlore. There is a huge selection of hotels for every taste and budget. Developed infrastructure: cafes, restaurants, wide pavements, well-maintained beaches. Nevertheless, there remained places untouched by civilization. The perfect balance of nature and excellent service - this is what most tourists dream of. But you should not spend the whole vacation on the beach, even if it is amazing. Yes, amazing: clean sand, clear azure sea. You should definitely visit at least one archaeological museum, the history of the city is very interesting. Antique amphitheater, fortresses, churches - in this city there is something to see.
4. Border
Resort town, built not so long ago. Located near the capital of Albania. Located on the shores of Lake Ohrid. It then attracts tourists, the water in it is green-blue, similar to the sea. It is very beautiful in here. Vacationers can swim, sunbathe, engage in water sports. Near the city there are some attractions. The most popular is the Goliku Bridge, a work of Ottoman architect art. You can relax from the bustle of the city and enjoy the peace in Drilon National Park. There are underground sources in the park; they heal from diseases. This is not all the attractions of Pogradec, the museum, the ancient road is also popular with tourists.
3. Beach in Durres
Durres is the former capital of Albania, the second largest city after Tirana. The city has developed infrastructure, a lot of attractions. Perhaps the most important is the beach. The length of the beach is 15 kilometers, clean sand, gentle slopes to the sea, coastal cafes. Of particular note is the beach of Qerret, it is located in a pine forest, wide, sandy. The air here is amazing, and there are usually not so many vacationers as on other beaches.
2. Kruya
The city is known for being the birthplace of the national hero of the country of Skanderbeg. The attention of tourists is attracted by the fortress that he built, also in the city there are several monuments erected in his honor. History buffs will be interested in the Ethnographic Museum or the Skanderberg Museum. Fans of antiquity will like the malls where you can buy various antiques. By the way, "kruya" is translated as "spring". This city is not in vain so beautifully named, even in the middle of December there is a lot of greenery in Croix. The city is gradually changing, because more and more tourists come here every year.
1. Mount Dayti
The mountain is located a little east of the capital of Albania. The height of the mountain is 1613 meters. From Tirana to Daiti you can get there by cable car. 15 minutes on the way and you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city. In addition, there are many different entertainments on the mountain: horseback riding, shooting galleries. You can take a walk in the woods. Mount Daiti must be visited by those who are tired of the rhythm of the city and need peace and quiet. In winter, the mountain is covered with snow, it attracts locals who see it only on Dayti.