TIRANA, February 15 Know your fish Highly venomous and poisonous invasive fish species have been seen off the coast of the Mediterranean and Albania over the last years. The presence of such species has been confirmed even in Italy, Greece, Montenegro, and other countries in the region. But, what are these types of fish, why...
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Albania Begins to Ease COVID Lockdown Measures
TIRANA, April 27 Starting Monday, Albania begins a phased and careful ease of lockdown measures. Hence, citizens will have more time for grocery shopping as the limit increased from 90 minutes to two hours. Every citizen that leaves home for shopping must have a permit that can be obtained at e-Albania or with a text...
Albania on a Bike, from Tirana to Saranda
TIRANA, February 7 The title says something, but the story of Malbec Pilgrim about his time in Albania last summer tells everything to people who love to explore the world on the bike. The Mission of Malbec is to entertain and inspire about traveling the world by bike, as it is the most optimal tool...
Albanian Museums and Sites to Set New Attendance Record in 2018
TIRANA, August 3 Official data from INSTAT confirm that the number of visitors in Albanian museums and castles increased by 73 percent during the second quarter of 2018 compared to the same period of the previous year. The monuments of culture and the archeological parks located in Vlora region, at the same time some of...
Best Camping Experience in Albania
‘How many things I have no need of”. These are Socrates’ words that we repeat anytime we pack for our vacations. But if you are a person with small needs looking for adventure and an authentic experience in Albania, camping is the best option for you. Camping is the best and cheapest way of exploring...
On the Road in Albania, Italians Discover the other Coast of the Mediterranean
TIRANA, June 20 Italian daily Corriere Della Serra dedicates an article to the Albanian beaches on its Special Travel Issue. ‘An Unusual Dive: On the Road in Albania among Secluded beaches and Bays’ by Francesca Masotti focusses in three main coastal trip and highlights that Albania is turning into a major destination in the Mediterranean...
Albanian Beaches 360VR Collection, Southern Riviera Virtual Tour
TIRANA, March 30 Albania is home to beautiful places to visit and if you have never been in the country here comes a selection of 360 virtual tour photos from the southern riviera. Albania takes pride in this region and this photos of Vlora, Sazani Island, Dhermi, Porto Palermo, Himara, Jali, Saranda, and Ksamil explain...
Top 10 Most Popular Castles in Albania (part 2)
TIRANA, February 9 Porto Palermo When you travel from Himara to Qeparo or vice-versa, is impossible to miss the castle at Porto Palermo Bay also known as Panorama Bay. It is located 228km away from Tirana via Llogara Pass. The beautiful castle that overlooks the Ionian Sea was a gift of love from Ali...
Tourism Plans: Coastal Roads and Ten-Year Tax Exemption for 5-star Hotels
TIRANA, August 29 It appears that the new government will focus on improving the service quality in the tourism sector. This was highlighted by Prime Minister Edi Rama during a meeting he held with three journalists on Tuesday in Llogara area, southern Albania. Rama unveiled some of the initiatives that will be taken in order...
New Hydrofoil Line to Cut Travel Time from Vlora to Saranda
TIRANA, July 3 Albanian and international tourists that want to travel from Vlora to Saranda, southern Albania, and further to Corfu Island or vice-versa can now take advantage of a new sea itinerary. The south will get closer thanks to Vlora-Himara-Saranda- Corfu hydrofoil line. The news was confirmed for Ora news by the director of...