"Albania" Albania by Skibbe

Albania Travel Guide: 2,308 reviews and 5,325 photos

I never imagined Albania would be a destination for me. I knew nothing about it except what was in Coach's song on "Cheers." But I was sent there for a couple of days to make a presentation and enjoyed it. It's a very poor country and still struggling to get out from its past but the land is beautiful, Tirana is a growing capitol, and it may become a popular vacation spot not too far in the future.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Not overrun with tourists or multinational corporations yet
Cons:Nothing is very well organized, not a lot of must see sights
In a nutshell:Still has a little mystery that makes it an interesting destination

Last visit to Albania: Jul 2004
Intro Updated Aug 11, 2004
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The only way to fly in Albania - Albania

Mother Teresa Airport Transportation (1)

The only commercial airport in Albania is the Mohter Teresa/Rinas Airport in Tirana. It is not a very big or... more travel advice

Tirana Things to Do (3)

The capitol city is not one of Europe's most glamorous metropolises but it does have some pretty areas in which to eat... more travel advice

Skanderbeg display at the museum's entrance - Albania

Historical Museum Things to Do (3)

Everything you always wanted to know about Skanderbeg! Actually, though my Albanian guide made fun of this museum for... more travel advice

Part of the ruins of Kruja castle - Albania

Kruja Castle Things to Do (3)

This is a fortress about an hour's drive from Tirana where Albania's national hero, Skanderbeg, fought off an Ottoman... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
Albanian McDonalds

Hotels (1)
Albania's only five star hotel

Comments (3)

klea&R Feb 11, 2008 at 5:11 AM Report Abuse

Hi!! Thnx for visiting Albania, hope to see more photo from Albania in your page.Albania have done to much changes these time.
planxty Oct 4, 2006 at 8:54 PM Report Abuse

Hi Scot, Albania, now there's a place I'd love to visit. Maybe someday soon. good tips. fergy.
canuckmike Aug 11, 2004 at 5:39 PM Report Abuse

Good start on this page. I always wanted to go to Albania. Keep the tips coming.