TIRANA, AUGUST 30 The currently third most populous city in Albania, after the capital, Tirana and Fier, Durres is located in western-central Albania. Since its establishment around 7th century BC, Durres has witnessed the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires gone by and has been one of the most important cities of Albania throughout the centuries...
TIRANA, June 18 The cultural heritage and gastronomy of Albania were in the focus of the visit of 15 European journalists from Greece, Germany, France, Spain, etc. Their visit started at Rozafa Castle in Shkoder, its museum and the sight from its ancient walls. The place of witness and remembrance, former offices of the inner...
TIRANA, May 1 The latest statistics for the first quarter of 2019 (Q1) indicate that cultural tourism continues to register a steady increase compared to 2018. The quarterly report on culture published by the Albanian Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) offers insights into cultural tourism and key trends for both domestic and international travelers. ...
TIRANA, August 23 Besides natural beauty, Albania has numerous cultural attractions and sites that attract numerous Albanian and international visitors. During the recent years, the numbers of visitors to museums, castles and archeological parks increased significantly compared to the level of traditional beach vacationers. Based on the data provided by the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT),...
The parliamentary Commission of Producing Activities held a hearing session on May 12th with groups of interest which operate in the tourism sector in the country. One of the main requests of the groups of interests was the categorization and the certification of the businesses which operate in this sector such as hotels, bars and...
Written by Armela Bega Colorful landscapes, lakes, high mountains, rivers and valleys. Natural beauties that blend in cultural and historical heritage, inherited from our forefathers. All blended in the hospitable Albanian traditions that will follow you through your journey in Albania. So guys are you ready? You didn’t know there are so many canyons and...
As the country is preparing for the official opening of the tourism summer season in coastal cities, the opportunities for tourism in Albania are endless. Apart from enjoying the beauty of the Albanian Riviera, tourists of the past years have been amazed by the cultural tourism that they have found in the country. But, this is...
The old bazaar of Korca will be renovated and will be transformed into a hub for tourists in the city of Korca, due to a $4 million restoration project financed by the Albanian Development Fund and the Albanian American Fund for Development. The restoration of the old bazaar and the old buildings located nearby it...
The National Park of Butrint has been included in the list of “Top 10 national parks in Europe: readers’ travel tips” by The Guardian. The article lists known national parks in several countries in the European continent, but Butrint Park is described as a collection of “stunning ancient Greek, Roman, Frankish and Ottoman remains”. “Very...
New duty free shops will establish in terrestrial and sea border crossing points, announced the Minister of Finances Shkelqim Cani, according to which this is a request made by the Ministry of Tourism. The Minister presented on Monday the latest amendments on the new Code of Customs at the parliamentary Commission of Economy and Finances regarding...