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The sunshine spot with world-famous sites, stunning beaches and €1.50 pints – with Ryanair flights from €21.99
TAKE a look at the popular sunshine spot with incredible beaches, world-famous sites and pints from just €1.50.
Albania has been growing in popularity amongst
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Albania has several stunning beaches
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Berat is known for its Ottoman-style houses built on both sides of its river valley
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The Northern Albanian Alps are a famous feature
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Cheap prices and stunning scenery are causing many jet-setters to flock there.
It's the perfect sunshine destination for those looking for a relaxing but beautiful
The country offers lots to do, making a name for itself among budget-friendly
One of the main things the country is known for is its scenery.
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The Albanian Riviera boasts stunning scenery with miles of
It has numerous gorgeous beaches with golden sand and crystal clear waters, offering the perfect holiday for families, couples, friends or solo travellers.
It's the perfect place for tourists, where you can sit by the beach and enjoy some
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It consists of four rocky islets and is located in the direct proximity to the Ionian Sea in Southern
And it's easy to get to, as it's just a 12km drive from the resort town of Saranda.
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Albania is known for its local cuisine which is sure to go down a treat.
Average prices for a meal in
Albania
will cost around €10 per person, while
August is typically the hottest month with
If history is your thing, the country has numerous historic sites to explore.
You can visit UNESCO World Heritage sites including Berat and Gjirokastra.
Berat is known for Ottoman-style houses built on both sides of the river valley.
The city received UNESCO world heritage status in 2008 and is known as 'The City of a Thousand Windows'.
HISTORIC SITES
The country has many remnants of the Ottoman Empire, with several buildings scattered along the mountain.
The city's cobblestoned streets are home to Byzantine churches and minarets.
There are several sites that you can spend the day wandering around, including the National History Museum or Lekuresi Castle in Saranda.
Or head to the Bank of Albania, the Clock Tower, Et'hem Bey Mosque and the Palace of Culture to soak in the Albanian culture.
You can even take a trip to the top of Dajti mountain on the famous Dajti Express cable car for a different experience.
You can also board the ferry across Lake Koman, where you can see canyons and limestone gorges set against the backdrop of the Albanian Alps.
Head to Skanderbeg Square in the capital of Tirana, where you can enjoy some local cuisine or some
And the country is close to
To get to Albania, you can either fly to Greece or Italy from €21.99 with
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It is a popular place to relax on the beach
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Butrint National Park in Sarande
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The country reaches highs of 32C in August
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