TOURISM IN ALBANIA
Albania has flourished as a tourist destination for several reasons:
• Its favourable geographical position and seasonal climate
• Its range of archaeological, historical and religious sites
• The popularity of its two UNESCO world heritage sites
• Its stunning coastline with 316 km of sand and sea
• Hundreds of beautiful lakes
• A variety of other geographical features including mountains, lagoons and sand belts
For an investor, there have never been more opportunities to develop your business in key sectors such as:
• Sun and sea tourism
• Cultural tours
• Nature and adventure holidays including trekking, climbing and rafting
• Winter sports
• Health tourism
• Golf
New York Times
In recognition of its outstanding natural beauty, Albania waslisted fourthon the New York Times’ “52 places to go in 2014”. According to the article entitled“On a rugged shore, Europe at its best”:
Albania sits ‘on the eastern shores of the Adriatic and has limestone-ringed beaches, ancient ruins like Butrint and waterfront inns where you can stay for less than $50 a night. … Head to villages like Qeparo, within sight of Corfu, where you can kayak past Cold War submarine tunnels, swim by abandoned forts and watch the tide rise during a dinner of fresh fish at an inn called the Riviera. This is Europe when it was fresh and cheap’
‘Frommer’s Travel Guide’
TOP DESTINATIONS 2012-
‘’Unsung, undeveloped and eminently affordable, the Albanian Riviera has all the natural attractions of its Croatian counterpart further north but without the crowds and considerable expense. Here you have white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and Mediterranean villages barely changed since long before King Zog.’’