Albania is a small country in the southeastern part of Europe, located on the Balkan Peninsula.
Unique, strange Albania is a real mystery for travelers!
Albania is a hidden pearl of the Mediterranean Sea. Rest on the clean beaches of the Adriatic, the beautiful capital of Tirana, beautiful nature and cultural attractions, and also - generous cuisine.
Albania is a country located in southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula. Apparently, this is one of the last unexplored corners of the world that attracts tourists.
Holidays in Albania will delight you with beautiful and untouched nature, incredible views, clean and transparent sea, lack of noise in resorts, large number of people and interesting culture. Go enjoy the beauty of the Balkan country. A pleasant bonus - visa-free entry to picturesque Albania and 300 sunny days a year!
The transparency of the waters of the Adriatic and Ionian seas form unique landscapes that are so interesting to travelers. There are excellent places for diving here, because the underwater scenery is not inferior to the surface. Luxurious beaches, crystal clear water and amazing mountain beauty await travelers in this country.
To get to this amazing country, you just need to make a direct flight from Kyiv to Tirana - the capital of Albania, lasting 2 hours.
General Information:
Albania borders: The Strait of Otranto separates Albania from Italy. In the northeast, it borders Serbia, partially recognized by the Republic of Kosovo, in the northwest - with Montenegro, in the east - with North Macedonia, in the southeast - with Greece.
The country is washed by 2 seas: it is located in the southeast of Europe on the coast of the Adriatic and Ionian seas.
Albania has been a member of NATO since 2009. Official candidate for joining the EU (since 2014)
Area of Albania: 28,748 km²
Population: 2,876,591 as of January 1, 2017
The capital: Tirana is the largest city of Albania, the main political, economic and cultural center of the country, with comfortable hotels, cozy restaurants, discos, clubs, bars.
Main resorts: Durres, Vlora, Saranda, Borsh, Ksamil.
State language: Albanian
Time: the time difference with Ukraine is exactly one hour, Albania belongs to UTC + 01: 00
Country code: +355
Currency: Albanian lek
Payment at all sales points is made in Lek, and when traveling in this country, you must have the national currency with you. Exchange conversion can be done almost anywhere: in banks, in special exchange offices (many of which are located in places with a large concentration of tourists). It is noteworthy that both euros and dollars are accepted equally willingly here. In some hotels, guests are happy to exchange their money for medicine, but it should be noted right away that the exchange rate will clearly not be in favor of the tourist - it is much more profitable to change in specialized exchangers.
Religion: 70% of the population profess Islam, 30% are Christians.
Climate: Mediterranean subtropical. Officially, the beach season begins in mid-May and lasts until the end of September. The heat here during this period is relentless
Kitchen
Albanian cuisine will definitely be appreciated by lovers of delicious and healthy food. It is distinguished by an unusual variety of dishes in which Illyrian, Turkish, Slavic and Greek traditions are closely intertwined. Italian dishes occupy a special place in Albanian cuisine.
Albania is still the only country where the use of chemicals and GMOs in agriculture is prohibited, so the quality of vegetables and fruits cannot be doubted. In the restaurants on the shores of Lake Shkodar, you will try the famous Shkodar carp, and Lake Ohrid is famous for koran fish. Koran is a local variety of trout.
The "sweet" cuisine of Albania was strongly influenced by Eastern, mainly Turkish cuisine. You will be offered a wide variety of sweets in Albanian confectioneries. Be sure to try trileche. This is an unusual biscuit covered with soft caramel and soaked in milk. Albanians' favorite drink is coffee, especially macchiato and espresso. Coffee is drunk always and everywhere throughout the day.
How to get there:
The flight time from Kyiv to the capital of Albania, Tirana, on a charter flight is about 2 hours. Citizens of Ukraine do not need a visa to enter the country.
Albania is a relatively new destination for beach vacations. This is a country with access to two seas. The waters of the Adriatic delight the eyes of travelers with a bright blue hue. But the coast of the Ionian Sea is called the Albanian Riviera - the water there is of an amazing blue color.
What tourists will like about Albania:
However, before you buy a tour to Albania, you should decide for yourself what kind of vacation you want to get.
Alf is a tour operator who can organize your perfect vacation on the Albanian coast. The country is safe and hospitable, able to offer good service and become an excellent alternative to the popular resorts of Spain, Greece, and Croatia.
Hot tours to Albania can be organized in different regions of the country. Everything depends on the wishes and plans of the tourist for his vacation:
for connoisseurs of parties, party resorts like Saranda and Durres are suitable;
a family holiday with children will be wonderful in the bays of Ksamil or Vlora;
for relaxation and peace, you should choose small resorts on the coast of the Ionian Sea (Dermi, Lukove, Himara, etc.).
Albania offers a variety of accommodation options for tourists. But you should not expect all inclusive, as in Turkey. As a rule, few 5* hotels are offered here. More often you will find accommodation with 2-3 stars. But the budget of the hotels does not negate the hospitality and coziness of the guests.
As for active recreation, thanks to the abundant nature in Albanian resorts, tourists can engage in rafting, kayaking, hiking and other types of active leisure.
Albanian cuisine is distinguished by the presence of fresh seafood, vegetables and fruits. The peculiarity of the country is that Albania has completely abandoned GMO products. Therefore, if it is important for you to use only environmentally friendly products, you should definitely visit Albania.
Bus tours to Albania can be a great travel option. Leaving Ukraine, tourists on the way have the opportunity to enjoy the views of Romania, Serbia, and Montenegro.
Throughout the country there are many cities - small and large, where a tourist can have a great rest. Tour operator "Alf" offers tours to Albania to its most popular resorts.
Durres
This city on the Adriatic coast has a well-developed infrastructure. Sandy beaches, restaurants, shopping centers, attractions will not let any of the guests get bored. History buffs will be delighted to visit the Roman amphitheater, where spectacular gladiator fights took place, or the Venetian Tower. In addition, Tirana, the capital of Albania, is an hour's drive away.
Vlora
It is located on the Ionian coast and can surprise you with a wide selection of beaches. The resort offers a huge number of hotels, restaurants with local cuisine. Tourists can visit the marine park "Karabun-Sazan", see an ancient fortress and a mosque.
Saranda
The resort is located near the Greek island of Corfu, which has left its mark. In the city, you can see ancient Greek ruins, taste dishes typical of Greek cuisine. It will also be interesting to go to the National Park and Museum-Reserve, visit the Konispol Caves and the "Blue Eye" spring. The beaches of Saranda are pebbly, and the water is an unsurpassed azure-blue color.
Ksamil
Saranda's neighbor - Ksamil will give you peace and quiet. There are not many clubs in this resort, but it will interest tourists with snow-white sand and incredibly clean bright blue water. Here you can visit the National Park of Albania and see ancient ruins.
If you want to spend your vacation in Albania, our representatives will be happy to select the best tour for you.
