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17 amazing Places to visit in Albania

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Maybe Albania is a small country, but there is a lot to see and to do on this upcoming vacations. Greece, Bordering Macedonia, Montenegro, is one of the most beautiful places all over the world. Apart from these, below are some of the best places to visit in Albania and there many things to do at the place.

1. Zoo

The zoo is the best place to roam in Tirana, Albania. Here, wildlife can be enjoyed with children and friends. Apart from the bears, lions, lama, monkeys, wolves, foxes, you’ll get attracted with many rare species of bird tourists. This zoo of Albania was founded in 1966.

2. Park

The famous Lura National Park in Albania is located in the eastern part of Lures. Surrounded by high mountains, this park looks very close to nature. Perhaps, for this reason, it is said that who has not seen the beauty of Lura, he has not seen Albania from close proximity. A large number of tourists come here.

3. Art galleryThe National Gallery of Art is also a good venue for strolling in Albania. It was established on January 11, 1954. The National Gallery of Art State Museum is a research institution with a scientific institution. Here, Albania’s visual arts is often shown through temporary exhibitions.

4. Bars and Pubs

In Albania, Jericho has different fun going to the cocktail bar. It is a famous place in Albania to enjoy cocktails with music. Here is the unique combination of cocktails and music in the darkness of the night. So the tourists coming here can once enjoy this nightlife.

5. Cable WayDate Express is just 15 minutes away from Tirana, Albania. It provides an unforgettable experience to the tourists visiting here. The longest cable in the Balkans offers a chance to see the beauty of the city on a 15-minute journey to Days Mountain. Travelers find this cable trip quite exciting.

6. Beach

Giza Beach in Albania can also be a good place to visit for tourists. This beach is situated between the two cities Dhermi and Vuno in southern Albania. Small beaches are found on this beach. Its water is very clear. Walking during the evening seems exciting.

7. Albanian Riviera

Albanian Riviera is the most popular place for tourists in the country. Riviera has an increasing reputation as an important musical place in which there are many international music festivals – including Turtle Fest and Soundwave Albania – taking place here.

Nightclubs like Folie Marine in Jal Beach and Havana Beach Club near Dhermi attract the youth to Albanian Riviera from all over Europe.

Himara’s seaside city is one of Riviera’s best places to visit, while Porto Palermo Beach, Lalmani Beach and the Filikuri Beach are some of the best sandy places, while Drymades Beach is one of the most vibrant places here.

8. Llogara Pass

One of Albania’s most famous places, the Llogara Pass offers one of the most spectacular drives in the entire world.

Situated right in the middle of the Llogara National Park, the road expands over 1,000 metres above sea level and the scenery is breathtaking. Llogara National Park is home to creatures like the golden eagle, European wildcat, and fallow deer.

There’s a string of good restaurants at the top of the pass, which are perfect places to enjoy some of the most beautiful sights in Albania.

9. Gjirokastra

Gjirokastra, a UNESCO city is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit in Albania. You will find unique Ottoman period architecture in houses designed like small castles. These bizarre designs can be found all over Gjirokastra, which has a military museum and art gallery in its beautiful castle.

In every five years, a folklore festival also takes place in Gjirokastra’s castle. Also, visiting the old Ottoman bazaar in Gjirokastra must be on the prime list of anyone visiting this part of the nation.

Gjirokastra is popular as the birthplace of world-famous author Ismail Kadare and former dictator of Albania, Enver Hoxha – Currently, their old homes are museums.

10. Himarё

This is a busy beach city situated on the north of Saranda which is just a few hours drive away. If you want to relax at the beach for a few days, the scenes are incredibly beautiful and this is the perfect place.

11. Shkodër

Shkodër, located in northern Albania, is very tranquil and a great getaway to some superb hiking in the region. You will love biking here as everyone will be seen biking in the city of bikes! The city is famous for its extraordinary architecture which is unlike anywhere else in Albania.

12. Kruja

Kruja is one of the must-visit places in Albania. It’s a small town situated on the top of a cliff. It’s acknowledged as the city of Skanderbeg. In fact, Skanderbeg is a national hero as – at one point saved the Albanians from being taken over by the Ottoman Empire.

13. Ksamil Islands

The main attraction of the Albanian Riviera is probably the Ksamil Islands, which is a remote group of three small islands located off the coast, which can be reached by boat from the small town Ksamil.

14. Shkodra

Shkodra is the largest town in northern Albania and is often considered the cultural capital of the country. The reason is, it hosts programs such as Carnival, Lake Day, the Children’s Festival, and Shkodra Jazz Fest. The place is a hub for a famous historic castle during the first Balkan War. Shkodra is even embellished with a gorgeous lake.

15. Berat

In the middle of Albania, you find Berat. It’s known to be one of the country’s oldest towns. often called by its nickname – the City of a Thousand Windows – due to the blend of Ottoman and Albanian architecture.

16. Tirana

Tirana, the capital city of Albania is the starting point for many travelers for exploring the best places in Albania. The town houses some of the must-visit attractions. People of Tirana like the majority of Albanian locals are unusually friendly. The city is superbly affordable, with interestingly first-class food and drinks.

17. Saranda

Saranda is one of the hottest tourism locations in Albania, with the town has undergone a huge amount of development in the last 20 years or so.

Saranda – One of the top-rated attractions in Albania. It is home to some of the best beaches in Albania. Also, a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Butrint is found in the outskirts of Saranda and deserves a visit.

To view a beautiful sunset, head towards Lekursi Castle, one of the best places to go in Saranda. Saranda is positioned on a small trip around the Ionian Sea from the popular Greek island of Corfu.

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