At the confluence of the Adriatic and Ionean Seas lies Albania, Europe’s last undiscovered paradise is now looking to tourism to stimulate its economy and is hoping for a better image in the west after having joined Nato and put in an EU bid. 20 years after the fall of the dictatorship, Albania is developing into a hidden gem for independent travellers.
In this picture taken on June 28, 2009, a newly-built restaurant operates beside former military bunkers on Golem beach on the Adriatic Sea, 31 miles (50 kilometers) south of the capital Tirana. Officials in Albania say Thursday, July 22, 2009, Cold War-era bunkers are being dragged off a beach and destroyed at a popular coastal resort, with the help of an aging Chinese-built tank. Communist Communist dictator Enver Hoxha ordered the construction of the vast network of thick concrete bunkers.
For Albanians the place to go. Although the city of Dhermi is not particulary interesting or stylish, the beach can be and especially if you take a beach outside the village more to the north or south. One beach is amazing and frequently visited by the president and prime minister themselves, but it is particulary hard to find. When taking the road down to Dhermi you have to go right somewhere on a street that doesn't look like one, but is just rocks and sand. After a 10 to 15 minute drive, a maginificent lonely spot opens up and you can have a terrific time at the beach and on the campsite or in one of the few.
With one of its largest borders being against the Adriatic Sea, Albania has some of the best beaches in Europe. Albanian beaches hold some distinct advantages over beaches in other European nations. They are still quite untouched and not crowded. Some of the more popular ones do start to fill up in the high season but once August passes it is possible to get a prime spot in any Albanian beach.
Tourism in Albania is characterized by the archaeological heritage inherited from Greek, Roman and Ottoman times, unspoiled beaches, challenging mountain ranges, Cold War artifacts, unique traditions, unequivocal hospitality, delicious traditional cuisine, and the wild and peculiar atmosphere of the countryside. Although still underdeveloped, tourism has seen an impressive increase in recent years. Lonely Planet recently ranked Albania as the no. 1 destination to be visited in 2011.[1] The majority of tourists is made up of Albanians coming from Albania itself, Kosovo, and Macedonia, and expats from Greece, and Italy.[2][3] These prefer mostly beach tourism, while rural tourism is slowly gaining popularity. Foreign tourists mostly come from Eastern Europe, particularly from Poland, and the Czech Republic.[4] These tend to visit alpine settings. On the other side, Western tourists come mainly from Germany, Italy, France, and Scandinavian countries. Backpackers are common and prefer resting at the many hostels in Tirana, or camping in the countryside and along the coast. Organized groups mainly visit the numerous archaeological sites and historic towns. Some middle-aged couples prefer touring with campervans the unspoiled beaches. A growing trend has become rafting in the many canions, hiking, or cross-country off-road touring in the rough roads of the countryside. The latter can be explored through the adventurous Albanian railway system. Car rental agencies and information centers have opened branches in Tirana International Airport, sea ports, and other towns. Dental tourism has become popular as local dentists offer Western standards with much lower prices. However, tourism is hampered by local management issues such as poor road and public utilities infrastructure, unregulated waste disposal, illegal construction, uncertain land ownership, unreliable public transport, and an unqualified hospitality sector. Recently, coastal and some major roads have been reconstructed, while the local private sector and foreign donors are heavily investing in accommodation and in renovations at historical sites.
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