Interesting places in albania

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Interesting places to visit in Albania


Saranda  Saranda is a coastal town

in Vlorë County, southern of Albania. Geographically, it is situated on an open sea gulf of the Ionian Sea in the central Mediterranean. Saranda typically has over 300 sunny days a year.  The city is known for its blue deep waters of the Mediterranean. Near Saranda are the remains of the ancient city of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors are attracted by the natural environment of Saranda and its archaeological sites.


Ksamil ď‚— Ksamil (Albanian: Ksamili) is a village and a

former municipality in the riviera of Southern Albania, and part of Butrint National Park.


Butrinti


The Blue Eye


MIRROR Beach (Pasqyrat)


Palasa(village in Vlora city)


Porto Palermo


Berati Berat (definite Albanian form: Berati) is a city and a municipality located in south-central Albania, and the capital of the County of Berat and also one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. In July 2008, the old town called Mangalem district, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.


Berati by night


THETHI ď‚— Theth (definite Albanian form: Thethi) is a community in the

former ShalĂŤ, Albania. It has been declared a Protected Historic Center by the Albanian Government. The community is at the centre of the Theth National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty.


Thethi


ALBANIAN ALPS  Bjeshkët e Nemuna; ( translated as "cursed mountains"), also known as the Albanian Alps (Alpet Shqiptare) and the Accursed Mountains, is a mountain range on the western Balkan peninsula, extending from northern Albania to Kosovo and eastern Montenegro. Its peak in Albania, Maja Jezercë at 2,694 m; is the highest point, and the 2nd highest peak in Albania and the highest in the entire Dinaric Alps.


Valbona Valley  The Valbonë Valley National Park (Albanian: Parku

Kombëtar "Lugina e Valbonës"), also known as the Albanian Miracle of the Alps, is a National Park in Albania .


KORÇA  Korçë is a city and municipality in

southeastern Albania, and the seat of Korçë County.

Dardhë(village of Korçë)


Pogradec

 Pogradec (definite Albanian form: Pogradeci) is a city and

municipality in central Albania, situated on the shores the Ohrid lake. The lake is one of Europe's deepest and oldest lakes. It is located in the County of Korçë.


Drilon(part of Pogradec)


Përmeti  Përmet (definite Albanian form: Përmeti or known as

“city of flowers”) is a town and a municipality in Gjirokastër County, southern Albania.


The Osumi Canyons  The Osumi Canyons are the largest canyons in the country and

rightfully so they are sometimes referred to as the “Grand Canyon” of Albania. The canyons are situated along the road from Hambull to Çorovodë.


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