Albania: rest on the sea. Reviews of tourists about the resorts of Albania

A mystery country, "a new love in the Mediterranean" ... It's not for nothing that they say so. Two seas (Ionian and Adriatic), ancient cities under the protection of UNESCO, an amazing beauty of virgin nature, excellent cuisine, friendly, hospitable people. Meet this is Albania. Rest on the sea in this country is still a novelty to the Russian tourist. But travelers from Western Europe quite appreciated the developing infrastructure in Albania. After all, prices here are much lower than in neighboring Croatia, Macedonia or Montenegro. Not to mention Greece or Italy. What do Russian tourists write about beach holidays in Albania? Which resorts in this country are worth visiting? What to see and what to try? Read all about this in our article.

Where is Albania. Visa and currency

This country has long been closed to foreigners. Because now with great interest, curious tourists are eager to Albania to explore the new land. Russian vacationers say that traveling to this country is a bit like a trip on a time machine. You can find yourself in a Caucasian resort, but ... somewhere in the 1990s. Of course, in Albania there are no gangsters and everything is pretty nice. Local residents are trying very hard to ensure that tourists have the best impressions of the country. But our tourists still have many prejudices about this region in the west of the Balkan Peninsula.

What exactly is the Republic of Albania? Rest on the sea, fascinating excursions to ancient cities, hiking in the mountains, gastronomic tours - all this is now quite affordable for foreigners. For Russians in the summer and in September-October, a visa is not needed. You can stay in the country ninety days, but only in the period from June 1 to October 31. When entering, it is necessary to state that the purpose of visiting the Republic of Albania is to have a rest at sea. At other times of year, tourists from Russia need a visa. The national currency of Albania is lek. It contains one hundred kindergartens. The parity with the Russian ruble pleases: in one leke fifty copecks. But local residents often take into account US dollars and euros.

Climate in Albania

Nature has given this Balkan country about three hundred sunny days a year. And rains are mainly in the first half of spring and in November. If we talk about beach holidays in Albania, the reviews say that the peak of the tourist season is (however, as elsewhere in these latitudes) for the summer months. Although it is comfortable to sunbathe and swim in the Adriatic and Ionian seas from the end of April and until the first half of October. On the coast in July, the water temperature is +22 ... +25 degrees, and the air ranges from +28 ... +32 ° С. In January (the coldest month of the year), it does not fall below + 8 ° С. Summer heat is easily transferred: the Mediterranean mistral is always blowing from the sea. Another thing - the mountains. There the climate is more severe, and in winter the temperature at an altitude of thousands of meters drops to -20 ° C. Albanian Alps - high mountains, and on their peaks about half a year the snow lies. Although the ski resorts in the country is very small. The best holiday in Albania at sea - the reviews of tourists in this issue are the same - in September. And without that, low prices are falling even more. But the temperature of water and air remains high. Albanian September is a quite summer month.

Territory

The Balkan country is seventy percent complete with picturesque mountains covered with forests. If you are interested in the beach and the sea, then you should choose one of the coastal resorts of Albania. They are Saranda, Durres, Shkodra, Vlera or Fier. In each of them, in addition to the wonderful beaches and warm sea, the tourist will find a lot of interesting and informative. In Durres, for example, there is a Roman amphitheater, the ruins of a Byzantine fortress and the Venetian Tower. Many cities of the country were built before our era. But if you are interested in an excursion vacation in Albania, you are advised not to miss Berat. In this museum, the Orthodox and Muslim worlds, separated by a river, meet in the open air. The capital of the country Tirana is a piece of Turkey frozen in time, there are so many old mosques and houses in the Ottoman style in the city. Lovers of medieval castles are waiting for Scandeberg, Krueille and Petrell.

Ecological holidays in Albania: reviews of tourists

The virgin nature of this country attracts many travelers. Tourists are advised to go on independent or group excursions to the mountains of Tomor (and at the same time visit the medieval Bektash monastery ) or the Albanian Alps. Canyons of Scrapar or the Valbona River will leave an indelible impression. A special place among the natural attractions of Albania is the national reserve "Lure". Ohrid Lake is the visiting card of the country. If you are in Tirana and have a little time to rest in Albania, the tourists' opinions are advised to go to the picturesque Mount of Dity. It is located in the vicinity of the capital. Ecotourism is beginning to develop in coastal villages. Residents of the former fishing villages are happy to welcome tourists. Beaches, ancient castles or archaeological parks, beautiful mountains, delicious authentic food from the farm subsidiary farm - this is the whole of Albania. Rest on the sea here never comes to the fore. The main was and remains the amazing uniqueness of the country. All tourists unanimously repeat: even the most lazy travelers can not resist the charm of the Balkan republic and leave a pastime for the sake of excursions.

Ionian Albania: rest on the sea

The photos of the beaches of this Balkan country will force you to drop all doubts. Holiday in Albania is cheaper than in neighboring Croatia, and the surrounding nature is cleaner. Is it worth in that case to go the beaten path of many thousands of tourists? After all, you can get quality rest for little money and feel like almost the pioneer. For four hundred and twenty-seven kilometers stretch the beaches of Albania. Mostly they are sandy, although lovers of warming stones on pebbles will also find a good coast for themselves. Riviera Tsvetov stretched from Saranda to Vlora. This is the Albanian coast of the Ionian Sea. There are many coves here that were harbors back in ancient times. The local elite prefers the Riviera of Flowers, on which the most popular beaches are Divyak, Golemi, Durres, Leger, Velipoe. Pebble coasts are in the vicinity of Vlora. Here are popular resorts of Albania, such as Saranda (opposite to which is the Greek island of Corfu), Dhermi and Himara. The coast is full of rocks, the sea is deep here. Reviews recommend this Riviera to snorkelers and divers.

Adriatic coast

This area starts from the Bay of Lalzit at the border with Montenegro and extends to the south to the resort of Vlora. Golden sandy beaches of the Albanian Adriatic are perfect for children's recreation. The coast is a set of braids with a shallow sea and a gentle slope. Near the beaches pine forests often grow, so that you can combine a pleasant holiday with healing: in coniferous trees there are many useful phytoncides. The most famous resorts of Albania on the Adriatic coast are Dermi, Shengin, Durres, Kuna. Reviews are difficult to answer the question of which of the two seas is better and which beach the water is cleaner. Everyone agrees that comfort should be turned to networked five-star hotels. They often have their own beach, the improvement of which meets European standards. The longest is Durham. It's fifteen kilometers of sand. The most elegant reviews called the beach of St. John near the resort of Leger.

Saranda

This resort reviews recommend lovers of peace and languid bliss. Although curious and active tourists here also have something to do. Nearby is the ancient city of Butrint, sung by Plutarch. Saranda is the destination for gastronomic tours. Here they serve with grilled meats and seafood. But the main attraction of Saranda is a beach holiday. Xamil Beach (Albania) is located ten kilometers from the resort and is the most southern village of the country. The only drawback, according to travelers, is its distance from the international airport of Tirana - 250 km or five hours on the road! However, in all other respects the beach is excellent. Snow-white sand, against which water seems infinitely azure. The notorious advertising "Bounty" could be shot and on the beach of Ksamil Beach. There are several mini-hotels here, but the choice of accommodation is greater in neighboring Saranda.

What to try in Albania

Shopping is best done in Tirana, the capital of the Republic of Albania. Rest on the sea reviews recommend to combine with the tasting of local delicacies. Local cuisine was influenced by the Turks, Greeks and Italians. From drinks, you should try the cognac "Scanderberg" and rakia - grape vodka. From the wine reviews recommend Aquila Liquori, Cobo, Luani and Gjergj Kastrioti.

Helpful Tips

Albania, a beach holiday in which is quite developed, is still a Muslim country. The patriarchal way of life is still preserved here. Therefore, you need to be polite and tolerant to the customs of the people to which you came to stay. Do not ladies sunbathe topless. This is fraught not only with conflict, but also with a large fine. Photographing local residents can only with their consent. The reviews note that Albanians are very fond of children, so it's a good way to praise a child. But to do compliments to local girls and women is not recommended.