Albania lies on the east coast of the Balkan peninsula and is included in the Mediterranean climate, with relatively short winters mild and the summers hot and dry. As a result of broken relief, the climate is variable from one region to another, with contrasts in temperature, precipitation, solar lighting, air humidity, etc.. This gives Albania climate variability opportunity for a variety of flora and fauna, as well as magnificent landscapes and seaside. Albania has a favorable geographical position, as found at the intersection of shorter routes that pass through the western Mediterranean to the Balkans and Asia Minor, checking passing through the channel of Otranto sea. Its valleys are broader than those of Drin, Leonora and Vjosë, simultaneously facilitating internal link Balkans across the Adriatic Sea with other areas of the European-Mediterranean. Adriatic coastline stretches from the mouth of Buna to Cape Gjuhez. From the bay of Vlora in the south, the coast is high and rocky mountains dominated the Lightning and Karaburun Peninsula. Albania's main bays are the Drin bay, the Lalëzit, Durres and Vlora, the entrance of which is Sazan Island.


Sports maloreTerritori Albania is rich with mountains and hills, which account for two thirds of the country's area, widespread from north to south. The most important points are mountain DAJTI Llogara, pears, Bozdoveci, Voskopoja, Valbona Thethi. These points provide many natural opportunities to practice many activities such as mountaineering, trekking, hiking, skiing, cave exploration (speleology), mountain bike, etc..



As for mountain climbing, Albania already has an admirable tradition. Albanian Federation of Alpinism, which was founded in 1958 and organizes events organized alpinism in the most spectacular regions of Albania. The most important areas for sport climbers are Jezerca, iron mountain, many other Razma in the Alps, Munella in Monaghan, Radomir and Lura Korab Dibra, Biza in Tirana, Mount Çikës in the Vlora , Mount Tomori Berat, Elbasan Gjinari, Mount Rungajës in Vithkuq, Shtama Pass to park in the district of Kruja etc.. Besides sport climbing peaks and mountain areas are attractive for the construction of camping and accommodation in tents. Of course, this is during the warm season, as winter altitude is tough and makes it impossible, not only rise, but also the construction of a campsite.

Regarding proҫedurave Crossing between Albania and Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo, visitors can cross paths at borders between countries (not in the BCP), a permission which is granted by veҫantë Border Authority of the respective countries (Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo).
The application form can be obtained on-line and then sent to the Border Point Authority (police stations) in which the visitor wants to pass.
This application can be made for groups only and must be submitted 15 days ago.

The territory of Albania offers great opportunities to practice the activities of trekking and mountain climbing. Areas where to place these activities are extended from north to south. Lovely is No. trekking program called "trekking the Çikës", which takes place in the southwest of the country, covered the river valley Duchy, Çikës verse, Kurveleshit area and ends on the Ionian coast. This place along the trekking route Dukat-Tërbaç-Vranisht-scat-Kudhës-Qeparo. Other areas suitable for trekking and climbing are the Albanian Alps in spots such as: Vermosh, Theth Razëm, Bog, Valbona, etc.. Tomori Mountain districts lying in Portland and Skrapar. Vithkuq, Voskopoja, Drenova in Korca district, Stone Kamjes in Pogradec, Drinos Valley area in the district of Gjirokastra Dropullit and route Borshi-slime that permeates Kurveleshin others.

Walking is another way to enjoy nature, also doing physical activity. In all European mountainous countries, long walks or walking on foot are the basis of active tourism, as this activity extends to all ages. In Albania, walking is also a sport very applied, because the nature and territories with narrow trails and paths, providing a unique pleasure. Usually for different groups in the villages near the guide, who know the area well. Walking is vulnerable to all, just a desire to spend some free time in nature, outside of the frenetic life of ski qytetit.Sporti is particularly developed in the area of ​​Korca, which is known for its resort ski. The main area for development of winter sports is Voskopoja mount point and track the Bigëllit in Boboshticë where the National Championship races ski. It is worth noting here Shishtaveci Kukes area, pears in the district of Maradi, the Albanian Alps Razmën, Boge, Thethit and Gramsci Grabovën district.

Voskopoja: Voskopoja located about 21 km from Korca on a plateau 1160 meters above sea level. Feature of the country's clean air and fresh water and curative. During winter you can practice the sport of skiing

Razma: Razmës village located about 41 km north of Shkodra. It is the ideal place to practice mountain climbing and skiing. Other villages around his Vermosh, Boga and Vukli are unique for their natural beauty. This area is known for its tradition of hospitality and generosity.
Speleologjia

As a result of the prevalence of limestone formations on the territory of Albania, is a development of various forms of karst, which has enabled the existence of karst caves of great interest for tourism, or as called speleology. Albania is well known throughout the region for the quantity and diversity of caves.
Only in Shkodra are 35 caves such as the Zhylës, Jubanit, Muriqi, well, the beer Rath etc.. Of special interest tourism can mention "Pėllumbasit Cave", which otherwise is called "Black Cave", it is located in the southeast of Tirana. Another attractive cave caves Pirrogashit is located in the district of Skrapar south, it is the largest cave in Albania. Other caves are, cave Neziri (Mat), cave in Kurvelesh Lek pin, etc. Devolli the train.
Mountain Biking
A particular activity may be conducted in mountainous areas is mountain biking. Mountain cycling tours held in the Albanian Alps, as in Theth Bog, etc. Vermosh
Aerial

Albanian nature offers many opportunities for sports and active holidays. Developed here is aeronautics, which is associated with the appropriate conditions and natural topographic Albania. The most suitable for practicing this sport is Llogara Neck area of ​​Vlora, where the wind direction is favorable.

Fishing is one of the main activities in coastal and inland waters. The climate in our country makes the fishing season in Korea to be active throughout the year. This continuous stretch of time, has its fluctuations depending on the fish spawning season. The comfort of a sport such as fishing, supplemented by relaxing effects that this sport offers as well as the wild beauty of the Albanian landscape. Our country is rich in appropriate areas for such activities. Among the mountain areas are ideal for fishing Valbona River valley, where the river Trout Thethit marble, Vjosë upper valleys, etc.. Sport fishing hooks can be exercised in the rivers as they Voy Seman, Mat, etc. Drin. Separate pleasure is fishing in the lagoon, especially in Karavasta, Narte, etc. Kune-Vain.

Health tourism is one of many shapes and significant potential for tourism. Dental tourism is a new term for us, but in fact has begun to significantly sensitize stakeholders in the field. Durres is among the cities with the largest number of tourists in the summer season and has started practicing health tourism, initially in dental terms. This is a successful practice in different countries, which should be applied in our country because Albania has the lowest prices on the market for dental services. DFS, hospital, professional and interest groups, should develop a concrete platform for this purpose, starting with the right of self awareness dentists and other basic services.
Another important aspect is the thermal water centers that are present in Albania by providing accommodation and other services.

Can you mention Bilaj thermal waters in Fushe Kruja, and sulphate-rich minerals, which have curative effects of rheumatism, skin and nervous system. Are referred to Elbasan and Spa, whose waters have high therapeutic value and treated with multiple diseases of respiratory system, stomach, skin. Spa Elbasan and value for cosmetic treatments and are used since Roman times.

Also water and thermal springs Bënjës have special values ​​for skin treatments. Lixhat of Peshkopi contain potassium and sulfate, whose effects in treating respiratory diseases, rheumatism, skin diseases and gynecological problems. Thermal waters of Vronomeros in Leskovik Postenamit steam baths and curative waters such as drinking fountain in White Selita municipality in Mirdita, Queen Spring in the national park etc. Shtama Pass.

The Albanian coast is one of the most important assets for the development of the tourism industry. He has a considerable stretch to a length of 450 km, including wetlands. The coast has a different character and is rich in various forms from sandy beaches, KEPA, bays, lagoons, small gravel beaches, sea caves, etc..

In northern seaside starts from the mouth of the river Buna, which serves as the border with the Republic of Montenegro. Buna River at the mouth of the small island is formed of Franz Joseph, who is a very interesting place for those who like nature and prefer to stay away from the noise.

The country's northern beach is the Velipojë, located 22 km from the city of Shkodra. Velipojë is a sandy beach with a length of 4 km and with a very good quality of the latter. There are 250 days of sunshine and temperatures above 20 degrees, which normally start from the second half of May. Velipoja beach near the lagoon is Viluni with a surface of 130 hectares. This is an important natural ecosystem for nesting water birds.

St. Gini Beach is a sandy beach next to the Lezha district, only 8 km away from the city. St. genus is known for sand quality. This beach has 200-300 sunny days a year. In the northern foot of the hills of St. Gini Renc, is protected from winds gorgeous beach "Rera that Hedhun". The area of ​​the mouth of consultants as a result of the wind direction is suitable for "surfing". At the mouth of the lagoon system is the Kune - Vain, where nesting birds. The biggest surprise for tourists is Kune sandy island, with an area of ​​125 hectares right in the Drin River delta. Kune island is covered with lush vegetation hygrophilous. In this area are 227 species of plants. As regards fauna, suffice it to say that in this area are 70 species of birds, 22 reptiles of 33 that Albania and 6 of the 15 species of amphibians that Albania and 23 species of mammals. In the south of Kuna other beaches are less frequented area Tales.

One of the most attractive Albanian Adriatic is Lalëzi Bay, which extends from Cape Rodonit to the Pallës tail. Cape of Rodon is one of the most interesting areas for diving. From the beaches of the Gulf of Lalëzi mentioned are the beaches of St. Peter and Rrushkull, well known for their clean sea water.

Only 39 km away from the capital Tirana, Durres beach is, the largest and most popular of the country. It has a length of 6 km and a width substantially sand. The sea depth increases gradually, this indicator makes this beach very favorite for family vacationers. Here lies the greatest concentration of tourist facilities. In recent years, the Durres beach has become the main destination for tourists coming from Kosovo and Macedonia.

Golem Beach and Mountain robit, are a continuation of Durres beach, comprising a single unit for the features. These showy plants with dense pine trees along the beach.

Among the beaches that belong to Kavaja district to mention beaches and Spilleja Karpen, which are known for the quality of sand, sea waters and pine vegetation. In recent years, these beaches have begun investments in creating the conditions for accommodation of tourists.

Cape Lagji closed from South Bay Durres. He is a natural object quite suitable for diving. Nearby is a small beach Bardhori, which is a rocky beach with rare beauty, surrounded by vegetation that resembles a natural amphitheater.

Undoubtedly, one of the most beautiful natural objects Albanian coast is Divjaka beach and the Lagoon. The Lagoon has an area of ​​4,330 hectares, thus posing the biggest lagoon all the Albanian coast. The Lagoon is the most westerly point in Europe, where the curly pelican nests (pelicanus crispus). For these values, since 1994, the Lagoon is under the protection of international RAMSAR Convention. In this ecosystem there are 210 species of birds, 12 species of mammals and 16 species of reptiles. National Park Vegetation Divjaka known for unique beauty and freshness. Divjaka Beach sand has a significant content of iodine. Temperatures over 20 degrees starting from the second half of May to continue until the eve of October.

In the south of the mouth of the lagoon is Narte Vjosë, with an area of ​​4,180 hectares. It is the second largest lagoon in size. Narta represents the second campus in Albania in terms of the presence of water fowl. In Narte are 195 species of birds. Narte area is known for artisan production of high quality wine.

Port city of Vlora is the country's second-largest and one of the most important tourist places. It primarily offers sun and sea product. Tourist area begins south of the city, across the small, rocky bay of Vlora. These beaches are very beautiful configurations. Jonufri Beach is located precisely in this area extended to the Duchy river, near the small town of Orikumi. The beach is surrounded by a hilly area covered with citrus, which contrasts nicely with the blue waters of the sea.

In the south of the bay of Vlora is Orikumi, where recent years have raised a yacht port. This whole area of ​​interest for underwater exploration.

In the west bay of Vlora close to the Karaburun peninsula, which is the largest peninsula in Albania, with a length of 16 km and a maximum width of 4.5 km.

Karaburun peninsula is Sazan Island, which is the largest island with an area of ​​5.7 km2 Albania. In ancient times the island was called Sason. Sazan is a special interest and sinking along with the Karaburun peninsula constitute a true underwater park.

After stretching neck Llogara Ionian beaches beaches also called "Albanian Riviera", which is one of the most beautiful regions of Albania. This is the warm region of the country, where the average January temperature is 10 degrees C and 25 degrees C. July The area has 300 days of sunshine.

Llogara pass of 1057 meters above sea level, is the first beach in Dhraleos Palace has a length of 1.5 km. The beach serves as a landing point for air sports, especially parachute issued by Llogara Neck.

Dermia coming south, he is one of the most important tourist spots and most frequented of all the Albanian coast. Dhërmi are beaches that are Jaliksari, Shkambo and Gjipea. About 8 km south of Dhërmi is Vuno, from which direction to take in the famous beach of Jala (in Greek means "pure").

Himara is the main center of the upper Ionian coast. It is a tourist spot in summer enlivened by families and young people. Beaches that are part Spilea, Potami, Llamani and meadows.

Before Borshi is Qeparoit beach and small tectonic bay of Porto Palermo, where lies the castle of Ali Pasha. Borshi is longer Albanian Riviera with a length of 6 km. This beach is surrounded with Mediterranean vegetation. Here is the familiarity tourism.

Until the city of Saranda, are referred to Bunecit beaches, and Krorezi Kakomese (the latter amounting to 3 kilometers), which are rare beauty beaches and waters that are known to be very clean sea.

Saranda is the largest inhabited the "Albanian Riviera". It is one of the most important tourist spots in the country. The city has a very favorable position, as is only 9 km away from the Greek resort island of Corfu. Usually tourists who prefer sea travel in the south of the city, where the point is she frequented Ksamili, which is located between the peninsula of the same name and the Butrint lagoon. Her face lies the island of Corfu, while nearby beach Ksamil four small islands, totally covered by green Mediterranean vegetation.

An important natural ecosystem tourist value Butrint lagoon. Called the lake due to its tectonic origin. It has an area of ​​16 km2. As a result of favorable wind direction, this is a very suitable place to practice the sport of sailing boats. The southern coast of Albania lies in Stillos Cape beaches, which consists of low gear type and are completely virgin.

Widespread mountain landscapes, which make up two thirds of the country's area, does that offered many opportunities for tourist activities, which take place in these areas.

These activities are tourism white type (developed during the cold season of the year) and the type of green tourism (developed during the warm season of the year).

As a result of substantial layer of snow and slopes suitable slope, ski sport has great potential. The main area for development of winter sports is Voskopoja mount point, which is located in Korca district, 20 km west of it. Voskopoja located at an altitude of 1,160 meters above sea level and layer of snow it takes up to three months. Here is "ski tracks" where the races of the National Championship. Another point is we Bonoshtice Bigëllit track.

Other points where winter sports are held Alps in the north of the country in points Razmës, the Thethit Boga, Shishtaveci District of Kukes district Grabova Gramsci, Pears in Korca district, Biza in Tirana etc..

Activities of trekking and mountain climbing are numerous opportunities in the territory of Albania. PTAs where these activities are extended from north to south. Is attractive trekingut program called "The Çikës trekingu", which takes place in the southwest of the country, covered the river valley Duchy, Çikës verse, Kurveleshit area and ends on the Ionian coast. Developed along the trekking route Dukat-Tërbaç-Vranisht-scat-Kudhës-Qeparo. Other areas for trekking and climbing are the Albanian Alps in spots such as; Vermosh, Theth Razmëm, Boga, Valbona etc.. Tomori Mountain districts lying in Portland and Skrapar Vithkuq, Voskopoja, Drenova in Korca district, Stone Kamjes in Pogradec, Llogara in Vlora district, Radomir Korab of Dibra, Elbasan district Gjinari, Drinos Valley Dropull area in the district of Gjirokastra, Borshi-slime route that traverses Kurveleshin others.

Albania offers excellent conditions for developing natural topographic and aerial sports. The most favorable is Llogara Neck height 1,052 meters above sea level, where the wind direction is quite favorable. Parachutes issued from this point Palasës sit on the beach, passing through a rare experience from mountain to sea shore. Llogara Pass is a point where international meetings were organized such activities. Other points where these sports are practiced in Korca district Morava, etc. DAJTI in Tirana.

Areas are attractive for the construction of camping and accommodation in tents during the warm season. Such points are Biza in Tirana, Razma in the Alps, Llogara in the Vlora fir forests of the district Hotova Bazaar, coniferous forests Germenj in Cologne district, park district Shtama Pass in Kruja, Lura in etc. Dibra district.

In many rivers and mountain streams, sport fishing is a pleasure in itself. Here trout fishing cold water and other fish freshwater. Appropriate areas of natural beauty for this type of activity are Valbona Valley, Thethit stream, river of Shala in the Albanian Alps, Vjosë upper valleys etc..

As a result of the large spread in the territory of Albania limestone formations, is a development of various forms of karst, which has enabled the existence of karst caves of great interest for tourism of the latter, or as it is called speleologjia .

Only in the region of Shkodra are 35 such caves. Of particular interest will resort to mention "Pëllumbas cave", or otherwise known as the "Black Cave" located 25km southeast of Tirana, on Skorranes panoramic gorge created by the river Erzeni.
Has a width of 10-35 meters, 15-40 meters and a height reaches up to 300 meters in length. The cave is quite preserved. Besides numerous stalactites and stalagmites is to mention the fact that there are skeletons found the cave bear (ursus speleus), who lived about 400. 000 years ago. Across the European continent known only 5 such caves.

Another attractive cave "Pirrogoshit cave", located in Skrapar district, in the south of the country, which represents the largest cave in Albania. It is located right on the slope of Wadi Çorovodës Radesh village, at an altitude of 450 meters above sea level. The cave entrance has a width of 5 meters and its length reaches 1,500 meters. The most attractive part of it is big corridor. The cave ends with a deep well, where the majority bats.

Cave of interest are those Jubanit, Zhyles, Muriqi and the Well in Shkodra and the Alps, caves etc. in Kurvelesh Lek pin.

Other recreational activities are mountain bikes, which can be developed in the area of ​​the Alps (Theth Vermosh), etc..

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

       

Albania is located in the Balkan Peninsula in South Eastern European region. It has land border with Montenegro and Kosovo, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Greece. In the west country washed by the waters of the Adriatic and Ionian seas. Otranto separates Albania from the Italian coast.
The climate is very favorable and healthy, averaging about 120 days a year have temperatures higher than 20 degrees C and about 112-120 sunny days, occupying the second place in Europe after Spain.
Republic of Albania, along with lagoons surface has a considerable length of coastline 450 km long, extending it to two seas, the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. The Albanian coast is known for great wealth and potential of tourism and medical. Inside there is a kind of rugged mountain which attracts the attention of all the notable visitors.
Albanian nature and ecology creates opportunities for coastal tourism development, that mountain (green and white), adventurous tourism, etc..
                                                    beaches:
Beaches suitable for family vacations are those of the Adriatic, Velipojë, Durres, Golem, Divjaka New Beach in Vlora etc..
Ionian area known for its intimate and beaches frequented by young people. These beaches offer opportunities for lovers of diving, boating boats etc.. Such are the wonderful Ionian beaches, Jali, Himara, Qeparo, Borshi, Ksamili Saranda.
Albanian coast, through its magnificent lagoons, along the beaches, offers opportunities for nature lovers, eco-tourism and marine bird observation, especially in Karavasta Lagoon, in the lagoon of Kune-Vain in Lezha etc..
                                        Osumi River and Canyons:Osumi canyons have a length of 26 km and located 450 m above sea level. It is believed that they are formed 2-3 million years ago by water erosion that penetrates deep into the earth. Throughout the gorge has many underground passages and caves canyons vjetra.Ka conjecture that long ago served as passageways on River Çorovodës, but over the centuries, ceilings passages have been destroyed by pulling another various shapes, today this kanion.

Ne Bay this canyon, which is passed from Osumi river, in both his arms flowing waterfalls from various villages, which pass in a rock. The origin Canyon, the largest in Albania is among Europe's most fantastic, and geographers from European researchers, geographers have come to zonë.Ky Canyon also has stunning beauty that preserves the ecosystem itself, where greenery on both sides of the canyon is a permanent Mediterranean vegetation such as heath, heather, etc. with a world of rich and colorful fish from different categories stored in river foundation slopes of the canyon , erosive activity has created a series of external flows, from the rarest found in Albanian canyons.

                                                lakes:
For Osumi valley, residents tell many legends that come from far away ... starting with Mother's Mill, and Saint Bride hole Abbas Ali ... very interesting for every visitor.In Osumi River canyons are 6 straits, where the river canyon takes a tightness to 1.5 m, while the space above the surface goes up to 35 m. Besides them, the Cathedral is located canyons, Eye, Devil's Gate ... digging through the years have shaped the natural edifice of worship. Designed to be a treasure of humanity through creative miracle of great masters of time, nature, Osumi canyons become exciting in every moment, in every time and magic grips in the first sekondën sees , and the prey of eternal love.

It's very difficult, sometimes impossible to describe those emotions experienced by seeing and touching and perhaps is unbelievable but it is true that changes lives with them.

View to offer them when you see from above is breathtaking but when it affects what you enter between them and walk makes you think you are in a fairy tale, in a place of dreams ...Albania is also rich with diverse lakes, large and small. Best known for beach and recreation lake Framework is an area of ​​362 km2 of which one third belongs to Albania. It is the deepest lake in the Balkans, with about 300 m. This historical lake and variety of flora and fauna of his rare declared by UNESCO wealth of natural and cultural heritage. Separate subspecies of trout in the lake is a delicious fish, which is rarely found elsewhere. City of Pogradec, built in his southwestern coast, is known as a center for climate. About shores of the lake are several tourist centers Leave, Pojska, Pogradec Drilon and Tushemisht, where the hotels and rental homes offered for tourists.Skadar Lake has an area of ​​362 km2 of which 149m2 belongs to Albania. The main tourist centers are Shirokë and Zogaj. Numerous restaurants offer fish specialties lake carp, eel and shtojzë. The main activities are dielllit baths, fishing, swimming, walks with small boat etc..Prespa Lake with an area of ​​285 km2 of which 38.8 km2 belong to Albania coast known for its intimate and Maligrad small island, where a monastic church. The main centers are Liqenasi, Zaroshka (where the main beach) Gollomboci, great Gorica and Minor etc..


                                           Mountain destinations:Are widespread in the territory of Albania. Among the points mentioned are Dajtit mountain near Tirana, Vlora district Llogara, pears Bozdoveci in Korca district, Valbona in Tropoje, Malesia Thethi etc.. These offer many natural opportunities to practice many activities like skiing, mountaineering, trekking, mountain bike etc..


                                    Historical and cultural attractions:Natural beauties of the country was added to a pattern of historical and cultural heritage, among which are referred to Butrint archaeological objects (under UNESCO protection), Apollonia, the ancient Durres, Byllis, castles in Shkodra Kruja, Durres, Petrelë, Elbasan, Berat, Gjirokastra, Lëkurës, etc. Porto Palermo. Of interest are also a Byzantine complex of buildings, the churches of Portland, Voskopoja, Ardenica Monastery, various museums etc..