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- How do I get to the Albanian Riviera?
- Is traveling to Albania safe?
- What do I need to know before going to Albania?
- How much does it cost to go to Albania?
- Does Albania have nice beaches?
- Is Albanian and ethnicity?
- What is Albania famous for?
- Can you drink alcohol in Albania?
- Is Albania safe for solo female?
- Is it worth going to Albania?
- Do you tip in Albania?
- Do they speak English in Tirana?
How do I get to the Albanian Riviera?
To get to the Albanian Riviera, you can either fly into Tirana and travel by bus to Saranda and get a connecting bus to Himara, or you can fly into Corfu, Greece and get on a ferry to Saranda and then Himara.
Is traveling to Albania safe?
It's pretty safe to travel around Albania. Albania does have petty crime, but no more than a major city would elsewhere. Crime is rare, and most locals are hospitable and welcoming to travelers. Violent crime rarely affects visitors, unlike the questionable driving habits of many locals.
What do I need to know before going to Albania?
What You Should Know Before Travelling to Albania
- Albanians are incredibly friendly.
- It is a safe country.
- The beaches along the Riviera are gorgeous.
- Albania isn't just about fantastic beaches.
- Albania is very affordable.
- Albanian food is delicious.
- Raki is the answer to everything.
- The Albanian language is unique in Europe.
How much does it cost to go to Albania?
You should plan to spend around Lek5,149 ($50) per day on your vacation in Albania, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, Lek1,550 ($15) on meals for one day and Lek1,140 ($11) on local transportation.
Does Albania have nice beaches?
Albania's southern coastline, with its lovely traditional hamlets, cobblestoned streets and small Orthodox churches, has plenty of beautiful beaches lapped by pristine waters, rivalling nearby Greece for half the price.
Is Albanian and ethnicity?
Population. The Albanians are considered to be descendants of Illyrian and Thracian tribes who settled the region in ancient times. The country is ethnically homogeneous with 96 percent of the population being Albanian. There are two major subgroups of Albanians - the Gegs and the Tosks.
What is Albania famous for?
Nestled between northern Greece and the azure waters of Italy, Albania should be a tourist mecca. With a fascinating history, natural beauty, to-die-for Mediterranean cuisine, and a bundle of eccentricity, Shqipëri, as Albania is known in its native tongue, is Europe's unpolished diamond.
Can you drink alcohol in Albania?
In many towns nightlife begins with the traditional xhiro, an evening walk often taken with the family along a busy pedestrian route. After that, it's to cafes or bars, where beer and cocktails are the order of the day, though also coffee – some Albanian Muslims don't drink alcohol, though most do.
Is Albania safe for solo female?
Yes.
While there have been conflicts in the Balkan countries in the last 30 years, today they are a safe place to travel, even for women traveling alone. Traveling the Balkans is very similar to traveling elsewhere in Europe.
Is it worth going to Albania?
Albania is certainly trickier to get around than Greece but is still worth a visit. Renting a car is a pain. And it's definitely a cheap place to visit. You can visit Tirana, see Berat or enjoy nature/beaches.
Do you tip in Albania?
In Albania, like most European countries, when eating out in a restaurant people just round up the bill. If you were given an outstanding service, a good tip will make the staff happy, but you are not "compelled" to do so. ... Tipping hotel maids is appreciated.
Do they speak English in Tirana?
In areas like the more upscale parts of Tirana, the city center of Berat, Saranda, and Ksamil, you can get by with English; sometimes, Albanians speak Greek or Italian as their second language. ... But like anywhere else in the world, learning a few words of the local language will delight the locals.
