Albania - Low Prices, Kind People, And Stunning Landscapes

Because of its beautiful beaches and affordable prices, Albania is anticipating as many as 10 million tourists this year.

 

Albania's 450-kilometre coastline Riviera and breathtaking beaches are expected to lure a record number of visitors this summer. Since early spring, businesses catering to tourists have seen an up-tick in interest.

Arben Cipa, who heads the Association of Tour Operators in Saranda, has seen both a rise and a broadening of the city's tourist demographics, while anticipating that the area will double last year's customers by the end of this year. Similarly, CEO of Travel Magazine Balkan Flora Xhamani Baba also believes that there will be a consistent growth in visitors. Tourist numbers have been increasing at a rate of 30% annually, and this year is expected to be no exception.

Natural attractions, low pricing, and friendly locals all contribute to Albania's booming tourism industry.

Visitors to Albania report a high likelihood of returning owing to low prices for full-board hotel services (between €30 and €300 per day). According to tourists, the water is lovely, the sun is shining brightly, the cuisine is wonderful, people are kind and helpful, the country is lovely, not too crowded, as well as very affordable.

The National Institute of Statistics estimates that 3.54 million tourists visited Albania between January and April, a 35% rise from the previous year's 7.5 million. The Ministry of Tourism has set a goal of hosting 10 million visitors by 2023, according to its forecasts.

Albania, with its relatively tiny population of about 2.8 million, is both one of Europe's most intriguing and welcoming nations. It's also a great place to satisfy your culinary cravings, with upscale restaurants that won't break the bank and authentic regional specialities like fges stew.

Whether you are in the nation's capital, along the Riviera, in the mountains, or in one of the country's many ancient villages, you can count on receiving a warm welcome from the inhabitants in the Land of the Eagles. The tourist industry is growing and is much appreciated in Albania, where a large percentage of the population is also fluent in English.

Albania is also among Europe's safest countries. There have been relatively few complaints of crimes directed at foreigners or visitors, and the public safety is high. When compared to other nations, Albania is a safe destination for families, couples, and solo female travellers.

Some of Europe's most beautiful coastline may be seen in the Albanian Riviera. The crystal clear waves that lap at these pebbly and sandy coasts might hold their own against those of Italy, Greece, or Croatia.

Albania is bounded on three sides by mountain ranges: the Albanian Alps, the Sharr, and the Pindus. Prehistoric mounds, Greek and Roman temples and forts, and Middle Ages bathhouses are all examples of the wide range of structures that may be found at archaeological sites. Lakes, rivers, woods, and historic cities abound in this beautiful nation.

In addition, as mentioned before, the cuisine is a boon, the people are wonderful, and travel around the nation is not expensive at all. So this summer, a vacation to Albania may be both an exciting experience and a restful escape for individuals, couples, and families.

 

Source: euronews.com, theculturetrip.com