- Important points
- Choosing wings
- Hotel or apartment
- Transport subtleties
- Nightingales are not fed with fables
- Useful details
- The perfect trip to Albania
Like the rest of the Balkan countries, Albania boasts an ideal climate for summer holidays, the hospitality of its inhabitants, hearty and varied cuisine and magnificent nature. Some of its backwardness from the advanced in the tourist sense of the region's powers is more than compensated for by untouched landscapes and ideally clear sea. And what else does a person who decides to devote his vacation to travel to Albania need?
Important points
- If you have Russian citizenship and are going to go to Albanian beaches or walk in old Tirana from June 1 to October 31 inclusive, you will not need a visa for up to 90 days. Those wishing to fly to Albania at other times of the year will have to issue it at the country's consulate and pay a fee of 15 euros. Having a valid "Schengen", a tourist can enter the country at any time.
- Don't rely too much on credit cards in Albania. They are accepted for payment only in large hotels and expensive restaurants. You can find ATMs for withdrawing money from a card in almost any large settlement of the country.
- Do not delve into political and religious topics when talking to Albanians. The citizens of the republic are still too conservative in such matters.
Choosing wings
There are no direct flights from Moscow to Tirana in the schedule of airlines yet, but with connections from one capital to another, several carriers are invited to get:
- The ubiquitous Turkish airlines offer flights for only 250 euros. On the way, taking into account the connection, you will have to spend at least 7 hours.
- For almost the same euro and hours from Moscow to Tirana, Lufthansa, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, KLM and AirFrance are ready to deliver the traveler with transfers in Frankfurt, Vienna, Amsterdam and Paris, respectively.
Hotel or apartment
There are not too many five-star hotels in Tirana, but a tourist can still stay in great comfort if he wants. Hotels with five stars on the facade are not too expensive here and for 70 euros you can find a room with a private bathroom and air conditioning in a hotel with a heated outdoor pool and free internet. For 120-130 euros per day, you will be able to stay in the Plaza or Sheraton.
"Treshkas" in the capital of Albania are rented for 20-25 euros per day. To services of guests for this money - Wi-Fi, parking, private bathroom, refrigerator in the room and the opportunity to use the hotel restaurant.
The most unpretentious travelers usually choose inexpensive hostels. The price for a bed in a dormitory starts from EUR 10.
Enterprising Albanians have been successfully offering travelers their own accommodation for a long time, and the prices for its rent, even in the capital, are very democratic. For example, you can find a separate apartment with two bedrooms on specialized sites for 25-30 euros, and a room in an apartment with an owner will be offered to you for 10-15 euros per night.
Transport subtleties
If you want to rent a car to create your own travel itinerary in Albania, try to book it in advance on specialized Internet resources. Car rental in the country has only recently begun to develop, and therefore the car park cannot boast of a large number and variety of models. As arguments against the idea of renting a car in Albania, the poor roads in the provinces and the driving style of local drivers can come out.
Public transport in cities and between them is represented by buses and minibuses. The first move, adhering to the schedule, and the second - as the cabin is full. The fares are very low.
Railways in the republic connect the largest cities and towns. Train timetables are available at train stations and stations. You can also buy tickets there. One cannot count on great comfort, but not too long Albanian distances can be sustained even in a tough old carriage, especially since travel is cheap, like nowhere else in Europe.
Nightingales are not fed with fables
Excellent Balkan cuisine, based on olives and homemade cheeses, fruits and vegetables, selected lamb and seafood, is the main advantage of the Albanian catering. There are still few too luxurious restaurants even in Tirana, but small cafes with homemade dishes and a cozy comfortable atmosphere look much more authentic here.
The average bill for two for a dinner with hot and wine in a cafe in Albania is unlikely to exceed 20 euros. At the same time, the portions in local restaurants are so solid that one salad or a hot one can easily be divided into two.
Useful details
- When finding out the price of a particular product, do not forget to ask whether it is indicated in the old or new system. Unscrupulous sellers can add an extra zero, taking advantage of the ignorance of tourists.
- Most of the country's population professes Islam, and therefore the rules of conduct in public places, the dress code adopted in such states and special courtesy towards women and the elderly should be strictly observed.
- Fines for not wearing a seat belt or talking while driving on a mobile phone in Albania are not too high and amount to no more than ten euros in terms of European currency.
- The price of one liter of gasoline fluctuates around 1, 16 euros.
- The intercity bus service between the cities of Albania has a fairly stable schedule. Nevertheless, it is better not to plan trips for the evening - these are the flights that are most often canceled.
The perfect trip to Albania
Washed by the Ionian and Adriatic seas, Albania is a country with a classic Mediterranean climate. In summer it is dry and hot enough, while winters are mild and humid. At the height of July, the air temperature on the sea coast in Albania reaches + 35 ° С, and in January it usually does not drop below + 10 ° С. Sunbathing and swimming on the beaches of Albania, despite the heat, is quite comfortable, since the sea breezes bring freshness and coolness.
Most precipitation falls in early spring and late autumn. There are at least three hundred sunny days a year.
