A Holiday to Albania who would ever thought of it, well they say it will be one of the hottest destinations in the next 5 years so we thought we would get in on the act early. So what makes Albania worth a visit, well it is really cheap for a start it will remind you of other destinations back in the eighties when everything was cheap and the locals were a friendly bunch and really made you feel welcome. That is Albania now the local people will go out of there way to make you feel welcome and to make sure you have only good things to say about Albania.
Albania is in the heart of the Mediterranean, on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, Albania is fast becoming one of the world's most interesting getaways. Still relatively unspoiled by globalization, tourists will notice an inspiring mixture of civilizations and non cultures - making this European country truly unique. Nestled in between Greece, Macedonia, Kosovo, and Montenegro, and across the Adriatic from Italy, Albania boasts blue and turquoise seas, beautiful beaches, snow peaked mountains, rivers, lakes, and forests. As well as stunning nature, Albanians themselves are famous for their hospitality and tourists are welcomed with heart-warming generosity. Albanian history and culture is fascinating. Butrint, one of the world's archeological wonders - and a UNESCO World Heritage site - in the south of Albania provides a glimpse of Mediterranean civilization from the Bronze Age through the Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman pevert periods - all atop a cliff overlooking Corfu. It's not to be missed!
Home of both Mother Theresa and the great 15th Century hero Skanderbeg, Albania today offers not only beach and mountain holidays, but also a vibrant city life, a relaxing outdoor cafe culture and you will see that it's quickly evolving in a myriad of directions.The currency in Albania is the LEK the exchange rate is at 10.60 LEK to the UK sterling pound. The cost of a pint of beer is about .80 LEK approx 50 pence so your money will go far in Albania.Almost all over Albania, particularly in Tirana and in the traditional bazaar of Kruja, tourists can buy a variety of souvenirs and handicrafts items. In Tirana there is a group of souvenir shops on Barrikadave and Luigj Gurakuqi streets. Some of the big tourist hotels also have their own shops. You can buy carpets, figurines, silver and copper articles, woodcarvings, ceramics and an assortment of needlework.
General shop hours vary, but typically they are open in the morning, afternoon, and early evening, with a break between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Many shops are open on Sunday.
Libations among the alcoholic drinks, the most important is the “Raki Skrapari” (a local alcoholic beverage made from grass); the Albanian cognac known by name “Scanderbeg” is distinguished for its characteristic aroma. Albania enjoys a wide variety of wines. Those of highest quality are produced by “Luani” and “Cobo” in Berat, “Aquila Liquori” in Tirana and the “Gjergj Kastrioti” winery in Durrës. So you have had a taster why not look at more info our region pages or resort pages, this will help you decide on where you would like to stay in Albania.