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Albania
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Coastal Albania is a region of Albania along the western lowland and coast bordering both the Adriatic Sea and Ionian Sea. The coast between Velipoje and Shengjin in the north is characterized by curative sand beaches, and a few lagoons near Lezhe perfect for bird-watching. Between Durres and Vlore in Central Albania, the coast is characterized by long stretches of sandy beaches and several lagoons. See the Albanian Riviera article for the southern coast.
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One of the biggest beaches in Albania. The touristic center for the tourists from Kosovo and Macedonia. Full of hotels and bars, but the cleanliness of the beach and water is lower than in the southern beaches like Vlora, Dhermi, Qeparo or Saranda, or northern beaches like Velipoje and Shengjin.
The touristic center of Shkodër and Northern Albania in general. The beach is long and wide, and a lot of hotels offer nice rooms. However, the beaches are crowded in August. If you prefer quieter beaches, you should go to Southern Albania.
The biggest touristic city in Southern Albania. The beaches after "Uji i Ftohte" south of the city are the most preferred, as the water and beach are cleaner. Vlora is full of hotels and restaurants, where you can find great sea products. Very preferred by families and young people, even teenagers.
Visit the Historical Museum of Lushnje showcasing various exhibits including those on the famous Congress of Lushnje that proclaimed Tirana capital of Albania.
From Tirana, many furgons (private minibuses) a day depart to Shkodër, Durres, Fier and other coastal towns.
Read in the guideThe roadways along the beach are mostly new and in good condition. Velipoja, Shengjin, Durres, Golem, Vlora, Divjaka, "Bregu" and Saranda, all are connected very well with the national roadway.
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mountainous landscapes over Lake Skadar.
the biggest town in Northern Albania along Skadar Lake. The Rozafa Castle is a major tourist attraction here.
Vau i Dejës has just about everything, calming lake panoramas, idyllic bucolic landscapes reminiscent of another time, fascinating culture, history, places of worship as well as contemporary and delicious food.
coastal village with a curative sand shore and excellent bathing waters. The beach is long and wide, and a lot of hotels offer nice rooms.
seaside resort and port town northwest of Lezhe, known for its curative beach sands, and "Rana e Hedhun" beach dune. The area also includes Kune-Vain-Tale Lagoon area and its beaches.
a small city home to Skanderbeg's Tomb, panoramic Lezhe Castle, historic Mirdita and Zadrima regions, and several renovated churches.
a town in the Lezhë County of northwestern Albania.
it is well known for its Bosnian restaurants where you can enjoy a mix of the Albanian cuisine with the Bosnian and Mediterranean ones.
one of the oldest cities in Albania. It has the largest amphitheater in the Balkans. It is the largest port of Albania and has the longest shoreline. Newly explored beaches include Bishti i Pallës, Gjiri i Lalzit, Spille, and Plazhi i Gjeneralit
Kavaje was established as a fortress town by the Illyrian tribe of Taulantii in the first centuries BCE, and later would establish itself as a transit route for Via Egnatia. Ruins of Via Egnatia are still visible in the eastern part of Kavajë.
coastal town in Tirana County about 20 km south of Durrës that is nevertheless a well-known ski area.
the first capital of Albania and the site of the Congress of Lushnjë.
about eight miles outside the modern city of Fier are the early Greek and Roman ruins of the ancient city of Apollonia. Much of this ancient city remains buried under the hills.
lively seaside city, nice beaches south of town. Passenger ferries to and from Italy dock here.
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