The bulk of the tourist industry is concentrated around the Adriatic and Ionian Sea beaches. The Albanian Riviera, as it is called, has the most beautiful and pristine beaches. The Albanian coastline, including the lagoon area, runs about 360 kilometers (220 miles). The profusion of sandy beaches, capes, coves, covered bays, lagoons, little gravel beaches, sea caves, and other features give the coast a unique identity.
Tourism is a key source of income for Albania. In 2014, it contributed 6% of GDP directly, but when indirect contributions are taken into account, the figure jumps to little over 20%. Albania welcomed over 4.2 million visitors in 2012, the bulk of whom came from neighboring countries and the European Union. Albania is the fourth greatest tourist destination in the world, according to the New York Times. In 2014, the number of visitors also increased by 20%.
The bulk of the tourist industry is concentrated around the Adriatic and Ionian Sea beaches. The Albanian Riviera, as it is called, has the most beautiful and pristine beaches. The Albanian coastline, including the lagoon area, runs about 360 kilometers (220 miles). The profusion of sandy beaches, capes, coves, covered bays, lagoons, little gravel beaches, sea caves, and other features give the coast a unique identity. Some areas of this coastline are highly ecologically clean, indicating that they might be undiscovered locations, which are unusual in the Mediterranean.
The number of overseas visitors has risen considerably in recent years. Albania had just 500,000 visitors in 2005, but is expected to have 4.2 million by 2012, a 740 percent increase in only seven years.
Albania’s geography is hilly for 70% of the country, and valleys spread in a stunning mosaic of woodlands, meadows, and springs, flanked by high peaks covered in snow until late summer washes over them.
The highest peak top in Albania is the Albanian Alps, which is part of the Prokletije or Accursed Mountains range. The most beautiful mountainous locations that people may visit are Dajti Mountain, Thethi, Tropoj, Voskopoja, Valbona, Kelmend, Prespa, Lake Koman, Dukat, and Shkrel.
National parks and World Heritage Sites
There are many tourist industry organizations, such as ATA, Unioni…
Albania has two World Heritage Sites (Berat and Gjirokastr are both recognized).
Butrint, an ancient Greek and Roman city.
Gjirokastr, an Ottomanmedieval town that has been beautifully maintained
Berat is known as the “Town of a Thousand and One Windows.”
Albania’s UNESCO Tentative List is as follows:
Gashi River and Rrajca (later part of Shebenik-Jabllanica National Park) are located in primeval Carpathian beech woods and old German beech forests.
Durrës Amphitheatre
Ancient Tombs of Lower Selca
Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid Region
Ancient City of Apollonia
Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Greece, and Italy account for the bulk of international tourists to Albania. The majority of foreign tourists are from Eastern Europe, particularly Poland and the Czech Republic, but many also come from Western Europe, including Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Scandinavia, and other countries.
Albania will definitely stimulate all of your senses with its idyllic beaches, magnificent castles, and the excitement of visiting a nation that just opened its doors to the rest of the globe. From the historical sites you may visit to the
Albania is still one of the most undervalued vacation spots in Europe, but each year more tourists discover the country's beauty, particularly its beaches.
As is customary, precautions should be taken. The local crime scene does not often target foreigners, however pickpocketings do occur. Although bottled water is preferred, tap water is typically safe to use. Albanian cuisine is typically
Albanian history dates back to the 4th century BC, and there are early traces of Illyria in Greco-Roman historiography. The territory that is now Albania was under Roman (Byzantine) dominion until the Slavs began to overrun it in the 7th
Albanian art has a long and dramatic history. Albania, a country in southeastern Europe, has a culture that is unique from that of the rest of Europe. For over five centuries, Albania was ruled by the Ottoman Empire, which had a tremendous
Albanians are quite friendly. Because of their age, elder men in the Balkans expect to be treated with respect more than the rest of the population. Men, in particular, must be respected in the home. Avoid talking about religion or
In all Albanian cities, there are several shops selling a variety of things, including well-known brands, spectacles, ancient objects, and so on. Tourists go to Kruja, Korca, Shkodra, Gjirokastra, and Tirana's old bazaars, where they may
The cuisine of Albania, like the rest of the Balkans, is greatly inspired by Turkish cuisine. The region's 400-year Ottoman domination has had an influence. Following the fall of communism in the early 1990s, Italy and Western Europe in
Albania is hilly or mountainous for over two-thirds of its geographical area. These provide opportunities for outdoor recreation as well as off-road riding. Adventure tourism is gaining popularity in Albania's well-known destinations
With its gorgeous turquoise seas and several islands strewn along it, such as Saranda, Albania's southernmost coastal city, the shoreline is always a nice place to visit. It's worth mentioning that the Albanian Riviera to the south of
The bulk of the tourist industry is concentrated around the Adriatic and Ionian Sea beaches. The Albanian Riviera, as it is called, has the most beautiful and pristine beaches. The Albanian coastline, including the lagoon area, runs about
Nationals of the United States may enter Albania visa-free for up to one year. Nationals of all European Union and European Economic Area member states, plus Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the
Due to the scarcity of such experiences in Europe today, a train ride is a must-see. The fares are modest and the journeys are long, but the scenery and ambiance are often priceless. People working their land with primitive equipment
Flying to Corfu and then taking the hydrofoil to Saranda is another less costly and more pleasant way to see the Albanian Riviera in Southern Albania. Tirana can be reached by coach from: Istanbul, Turkey (20hr, €35 one-w
In traditional Albanian culture, the visitor's rank and person are cherished. In return for this position of honor, the guest is required to show respect. Albanians like taking long walks around the city streets, drinking coffee, and
Tourism in Albania
Tourism in Albania
Tourism is a key source of income for Albania. In 2014, it contributed 6% of GDP directly, but when indirect contributions are taken into account, the figure jumps to little over 20%. Albania welcomed over 4.2 million visitors in 2012, the bulk of whom came from neighboring countries and the European Union. Albania is the fourth greatest tourist destination in the world, according to the New York Times. In 2014, the number of visitors also increased by 20%.
The bulk of the tourist industry is concentrated around the Adriatic and Ionian Sea beaches. The Albanian Riviera, as it is called, has the most beautiful and pristine beaches. The Albanian coastline, including the lagoon area, runs about 360 kilometers (220 miles). The profusion of sandy beaches, capes, coves, covered bays, lagoons, little gravel beaches, sea caves, and other features give the coast a unique identity. Some areas of this coastline are highly ecologically clean, indicating that they might be undiscovered locations, which are unusual in the Mediterranean.
The number of overseas visitors has risen considerably in recent years. Albania had just 500,000 visitors in 2005, but is expected to have 4.2 million by 2012, a 740 percent increase in only seven years.
Albania’s geography is hilly for 70% of the country, and valleys spread in a stunning mosaic of woodlands, meadows, and springs, flanked by high peaks covered in snow until late summer washes over them.
The highest peak top in Albania is the Albanian Alps, which is part of the Prokletije or Accursed Mountains range. The most beautiful mountainous locations that people may visit are Dajti Mountain, Thethi, Tropoj, Voskopoja, Valbona, Kelmend, Prespa, Lake Koman, Dukat, and Shkrel.
National parks and World Heritage Sites
There are many tourist industry organizations, such as ATA, Unioni…
Albania has two World Heritage Sites (Berat and Gjirokastr are both recognized).
Albania’s UNESCO Tentative List is as follows:
Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Greece, and Italy account for the bulk of international tourists to Albania. The majority of foreign tourists are from Eastern Europe, particularly Poland and the Czech Republic, but many also come from Western Europe, including Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Scandinavia, and other countries.
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