- Albania: where is Skiperia located?
- How to get to Albania?
- Holidays in Albania
- Albanian beaches
- Souvenirs from Albania
Not everyone interested in Albanian nature, clean beaches, picturesque canyons and lavish cuisine knows well where Albania is. For a beach pastime in Albania, you can go from May, when the sea water warms up to + 22˚C, and until October.
Albania: where is Skiperia located?
Location of Albania (capital - Tirana) - Balkan Peninsula (western part). The state (it is separated from Italy by the Strait of Otranto) in the south and southwest has access to the Ionian and Adriatic seas (the length of the coast is 360 km). On the east side, the republic (area - 28748 sq. Km) is bordered by Macedonia, from the north-east - the autonomous region of Kosovo and Metohija and Serbia, from the south-east - Greece, from the north-west - Montenegro.
Albania, the highest point of which is the 2700-meter Korab Mountain, is divided into Dibra, Durres, Fieri, Gjirokastra, Elbasan and other regions (there are 12 in total).
How to get to Albania?
It will not be possible to fly to Albania from Russian cities directly: during the flight on the Moscow-Tirana route, stops will be made in Istanbul (the journey will take almost 6 hours when docking, lasting only 1 hour), Ljubljana (4.5-hour flight within 8 hour travel), Milan (out of a 10, 5-hour trip, 5 hours will be allocated for waiting).
Holidays in Albania
Those who come to Albania should not miss Tirana (famous for its 35-meter clock tower, Efem Bay Mosque, Skanberg Monument, Leatherworkers' Bridge, National Art Gallery, Petrela Castle, St. Paul's Cathedral, Ali Demi Park, where those who want to ride skateboards rush), Dur (here you will be able to take a picture against the background of the ancient Roman amphitheater - a structure built in the 2nd century BC; see the Roman baths, the Fatih mosque, over 500 years old and the ruins of an ancient aqueduct), Elbasan (of interest is the fortress of the 15th century, Turkish baths 16 centuries, the Church of St. Mary, the Bazaar Gate, the Museum of Partisan War, as well as thermal springs, the water of which contains hydrogen sulfide), Shkoder (of interest are the ruins of the Rozafa fortress), Vlera (sandy beaches, wide streets, pretty fortresses await vacationers), Lura National Park (the main attractions of the park are the 2100-meter mountain Kunora, wildlife and 12 glacial lakes, in which b spruce water lilies; conditions for horseback riding, ecotourism and winter sports have been created in the park).
Albanian beaches
- Durres beaches: beaches that stretch along the 11-kilometer Adriatic coastline are surrounded by pine forests. There you will be able to go snorkeling and diving, and ride a yacht.
- Velipoja Beach: Most of the 20 km long beach is a wilderness where you can relax in one piece with nature. The beach strip near the village is well equipped, covered with sand and has a convenient entry into the water.
- the beaches of Dhermi and Himara: they, located between the rocks that hang over the sea, are famous for their beautiful landscapes. Tourists are attracted here by the clear water of the Ionian Sea, small pebbles and beach parties.
- the beaches of Saranda: those who want to “ride” a pedal boat, catamaran, scooter flock here. Nearby there is a promenade with palm trees, cafes, restaurants and children's attractions.
Souvenirs from Albania
Albanian gifts are souvenirs in the form of marble candlesticks, ashtrays and figurines, silver bracelets and chains, wooden crafts, copper dishes, olives, spices, grape wines, beer produced by the Albanian brewing company "Korca".
