How to Find Luxury Hotels In Albania
Albania is possibly the best kept secret of the Mediterranean. From luxurious beaches and natural lagoons to medieval castles, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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Plan Your Trip to Albania
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Arrive by air into Mother Tereza International Airport. Take a taxi straight to your luxury accommodation in Tirana, about 15 miles southeast. Expect to pay around $20.
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Arrive by sea as an alternative. Take a luxury cruise from Italy and land in Durres, Vlora or Shen Gjini, Albania. Another option is to sail from the Greek island of Corfu to the port at Saranda, Albania.
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Exchange your currency for the Albanian Lek. While money exchange bureaus are available, you may find the best rates in the bank.
Select Your Luxury Accommodations in Albania
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To book accommodations, contact Albanian Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports or visit the Web site (see Resources below). Drop your bags off in your luxury accommodations in Tirane and head to the streets. Try to find accommodations near centrally located Skanderbeg Square. There you will find The National Museum, known to be Albania's finest.
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Stay in the city of Sarande, just 11 miles north of the ancient city of Butrint. This site, along with the National Park, is protected by the Ramsar International Convention for its significance to world heritage. There you can visit Butrint's ancient theatre, as well as an ancient temple.
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Book accommodations in Durres, where you'll want to visit its amphitheatre, able to house up to 20,000 spectators.
Festivals of Albania
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Book your luxury accommodations in Korca so you won't miss the Tipologjik I Sazeve music festival. Besides hearing traditional melodies, you'll learn about native Albanian instruments.
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Travel in July to catch the International Folk Festival which promotes the values and traditions of Albania's minorities.
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Discover the beauty of the Albanian Alps at the festival Sofra Dardane in mid-June in the Tropoja region. Many of Albania's heritages are represented, including those from Montenegro and Macedonia. Stay in luxury accommodations nearby and do some sightseeing in the nearby Valbona Valley.
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Attend the country's most important folk celebration, the National Folk Festival of Gjirokastra. The festival takes place each September in the city's castle.
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Tips & Warnings
Pack an assortment of clothing. Climates vary throughout the Albanian region, so plan for anything from very hot to very cold.
Consider finding a tour guide who speaks Albanian and can help you make the most of your trip.
Beware of native drivers in Albania. Instead of renting a car, consider taking buses or taxis, whose drivers have been trained to deal with the hazardous conditions.
