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A comprehensive guide covering where to stay in Saranda, Albania with accommodations offering thriving nightlife scenes near the Promenade and direct access to private beaches. Discover Sarande Albania. With breathtaking crystal-clear waters, pristine beaches, and charming villages. This harbour town is ideal for nightlife and gives quick access to the sandy beaches towards Ksamil. From..

Discover the incredible Blue Eye Sarande just 30 minutes from Sarandë. Learn how to get here, when to visit, and what to expect! The Syri i Kaltër or Blue Eye is probably one of the most famous sights in Albania and is relatively easy to reach from Sarandë and Gjirokaster. Situated in a 180-hectare nature..

200 km of hiking trails, untouched nature, traditional villages and stunning national parks: all this can be found in the Albanian Alps (also known as Prokletije). Let me take you on an alpine journey in the west of the Balkan Peninsula. Prokletije is certainly one of the last mountains in Europe that has not yet..

Read my guide to find out what you need to know about SIM cards in Albania and what to bear in mind choosing your card. 💸 In this article, I would like to share my experiences with the Albanian mobile internet and the various providers with you. Which provider offers the best value for money..

Discover fun and unique things to do in Korca, the cultural center of Albania's Southeast. Korca is located 160 km or a 3hr drive from Tirana, in my opinion, is still a real gem. With around 76,000 inhabitants, Korca is the ninth largest city in Albania. Table of Contents The Best Things To Do In..

Find out about the currency in Albania and how you can get cash in the country and whether it is possible to make cashless payments. Albanian Lek in denominations of 500 - 5000 Quick Guide - Money in Albania In Albania you pay with the Albanian Lek (ALL). 100 lek is equivalent to around €1.00...

Prepare for you Albania holiday with my comprehensive travel guide for first-timers interested to explore the trendy balkan destination. Albania, the land of eagles, is increasingly becoming a trendy holiday destination. The country is full of untouched landscapes and cultural treasures. Lonely Planet has already chosen Albania as an absolute dream destination! In addition to..

Vlorë (or Vlora) is a harbour town that has a special significance for Albanians, as it was here that the country declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire at the beginning of the 20th century. You can therefore take a short tour of the monuments and museums that celebrate the first government of the statesman..