Albania Travel Guide

We all love ancient legends and listen to ancient stories, so do you love ancient cities? I think the answer is yes, ancient history and culture can always make us feel mysterious and surprising. This country, Albania, is one of the oldest countries in Europe.

It has tens of millions of white windows, and there are castles filled with ancient legends everywhere. There are blooming mountain flowers, majestic mountains, gurgling streams and rushing river tides. Here is you. imagination.

Every step you take here is full of surprises. Perhaps it can be said that every time you take a step, here is the most beautiful accident.

Next, the editor will sort out what tips you need to travel to Albania.

Currency: Albanian Lek, common in Euro

Exchange rate: 100 Albanian Lek = 5.9400 RMB

Price: As a European country, prices are surprisingly low. A seafood dinner costs about US$10

Language: Albanian is the main language, the older generation mostly speaks Italian, and young people speak good English

Time difference: Daylight saving time in China Lana is 6 hours faster and winter time is 7 hours faster

Season: April-October

Flights: Currently there are no direct domestic flights to Albania, you need to fly in Istanbul or Frankfurt Or connecting flights in Vienna and other places, the flight duration is between 12-15 hours. The most cost-effective way to travel without making mistakes is to play Greece + Macedonia + Albania

Saranda

Saranda is the most famous beach in southern Albania and the most popular beach in Albania. Popular seaside resort. Shipwreck Bay's blue-green water, smooth and fine stony sand and overwhelming magnificent sunsets make it a perfect choice for honeymoon travel. Those who want to get married, please pay attention.

In Saranda, there are two more easter eggs. One is the Blue Eyes Fountain. The clear blue spring water is endless all year round, and the mountains around the spring are full of southern European redbuds. Another one is the ruins of Butrint, a 2,000-year-old ancient Roman ruins. Humans have lived here since prehistoric times. Now, not only is it a world cultural heritage, the island where it is located is also a national natural ecological park.

Tirana

Tirana, the capital of Albania, is surrounded by mountains on three sides. Skanderbeg Square, the National History Museum, and the "Pyramid", the country's main attractions, are all here. It receives very few foreign tourists every year, so it is very quiet.

Tirana is a special and interesting place. There are about 700,000 underground fortresses on the outskirts of Tirana. They were built by the former Albanian leader Enver Hoxha and were once secret underground fortresses against nuclear weapons. The Haci Aithem Pei Mosque is recognized as the most beautiful mosque in Albania. The "Pyramid" was designed and built by Hoxha's daughter during the Hoxha period. It was used as a museum to commemorate Hoxha.

Berat

Berat is a well-known ancient city in southern Albania. It has many medieval cultural relics, including ancient castles, churches, mosques, etc., and is known as the "Museum City". The most amazing thing is that when you look around, you can see white Ottoman-style houses with countless windows, distributed from the river to the top of the mountain, looking at you like eyes, so it has a nickname, " "City of Thousand Windows". This is a quiet little town. It's just right to stay for a while, a day and a night.

Most of the streets here are long and narrow alleys, paved with gravel and undulating with the mountains. Berat Castle, built in the 13th century, has several well-preserved Byzantine churches in the castle. This was originally a military fortress used for military defense. There are still people living in the castle.

Shkodra

Shkodra is the second largest city in Albania, after the capital Tirana. The most famous attraction in Shkodra is Lake Shkodra, which is the largest lake in the Balkan Peninsula. The lake area not only has pleasant scenery, but also has an excellent ecological environment. There are more than 40 kinds of fish alone, and it is also home to more than 200 kinds of birds and various mammals.

Beside Skodra Lake is the ancient Rozafat Castle. It is said that the castle was built in the 2nd century BC. There is also a museum inside the castle, which displays the historical relics of the castle. Standing in the castle From the top, you can have a panoramic view of Shkodra, including churches, mosques, red-roofed and white-walled houses, and government offices.

Vlora

Vlora is located on the southwest coast of Albania. It has wide beaches and the long coastline is the most attractive. During sunrise and sunset, the sea and sky merge into one color, and accompanied by the sea breeze, Vlora Bay is mesmerizing.

This is an important commercial port in Albania. In the urban area of ??Vlora, there is the Independence Memorial Hall, an ancient castle, and a bathing beach. It is a tourist and health resort.

Albanian food

Korca Barbecue

Using fresh beef and mutton as raw materials, grilled with salt and pepper, until crispy on the outside and crispy on the inside Tender, fragrant, and affordable.

Salanda Seafood

In Saranda, fishermen sell freshly caught fish along the coast early in the morning. There are many seafood restaurants on the shore, which are not only fresh but also And the price is cheap.

Roasted whole lamb

In Albania, roasted whole lamb is a local delicacy and an indispensable delicacy when receiving guests. The color of the mutton is roasted until it's oily brown, and with some beer, it's perfect.

Steak

In Albania, locals like to eat steak very much. The steak tastes fresh and tender, and is paired with a cup of coffee.

Grilled rainbow trout

Locals like to cut the fish into sections, sprinkle with various condiments and walnuts, and bake it on a baking sheet. Roast until the outside is charred and the inside is tender, the meat is firm and the taste is extremely delicious.

Barakumu Cookies

Barakumu Cookies are a snack eaten during the Albanian traditional festival "Summer Festival". It is made from a mixture of cornmeal, butter, eggs and granulated sugar. The freshly made Balakumu cookies exude the aroma of milk and butter, which makes them very appetizing.

Another good news is that this country, Albania, has recently begun to implement visa exemption for China. Isn’t it very convenient? When you come here, you can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery, but also taste the delicious food. It’s simply It is a pleasure to swim in the ancient castle and listen to ancient stories.