January 2020 - Hey Albania

Durrës

Durrës

Durazzo, Dyrrahium, Epidam most important is that all the ancient names are part of the Illyrian traces of the Taulantes. This antic city has been active since the earliest periods of ancient civilization, as one of the most important ports of the eastern Adriatic. Great development has been underway in Durres since the Roman period, passing through the Byzantine period. From the largest Balkan Amphitheater of the I-II century with 18,000 seats to the gigantic walls built by the Byzantine Emperors Anastasios and Justinian who took care of the fortification of their home city of Durres.

Prespa

Prespa

The first stop will be in Lake Ohrid Pogradec, where we will relax together with the morning coffee. We will then set out to discover the natural lake surrounded by mountains, Prespa. As soon as we cross the Dry Mountain we will be over the village of Pustec. The scenic view attracts you, but more impresses the island of Maligrad. We set off there, arriving on the shores of Lake Prespa, ready to sail to the church hidden in the rocky cavity of the island.

The Albanian Coast

The Albanian Coast

Did you know that the Albanian coast is divided by two seas? Adriatic Sea and Ionian Sea. The Mediterranean climate makes it the perfect place to spend the summer holidays. Although 70% of the country is made up of mountainous areas, the western part of Albania is bordered by 316 km of coastline, full of virgin and overcrowded beaches during the summer season. They can start from North to South or vice versa to explore every corner of our coast. In recent years, it has been proclaimed by European tourist magazines and television stations as “The Jewel of Mediterranien”, due to the fact that Albania is the most unknown and unexplored country on the Balkan peninsula.

Pëllumbas Cave

Pëllumbas Cave

Or the black cave of Tirana is located in the village of Pëlumbas near the capital.

This cave, dating back 10,000 years, stands at the foot of the Erzen River canyon as a natural fortress. The journey to the cave offers a truly adventurous climb, where you reach so close to a virgin landscape surrounded by natural balconies, where the view at a considerable altitude leaves you speechless. As soon as the climb is over, the Cave appears, enigmatically beautiful and so quiet. The only thought that comes to you in those moments is: “Explore and get lost inside the Black Cave. “

Cyclops Eye

The Cyclops Eye

The Cyclops Eye or the Cyclops Trail, located in the Erzen River valley. In one of the villages near Tirana. The legend of how the villagers defeated the Giant Cyclops by throwing them into the Erzen Canyons is a tempting story, but the wild nature and the landscape fascinate. Cyclops Eye, has become one of the most amusing and relaxing tourist destinations in Tirana. At the end of a little difficult exploration and full of adventure, you will find yourself in front of a natural pool like in the jungle.

Berati

Berat 2,400 years old,

One of the 3 fortress cities that is part of the cultural heritage and is preserved by UNESCO. From the structural form of the main Mangalem neighborhood, it is also called the “one on one windows” town. The other neighborhood separated by the Osumi River is called Gorice. Gorica Bridge and Modern Bridge are two forms of pedestrian connection to this particular city. If you walk inside the Mangalem neighborhood, you will be enthralled by the narrow cobblestone alleys and look like you are lost in a medieval labyrinth. So tiring are the walks in the streets of Mangalem, where the small windows are so close to each other and you can’t tell if they are part of a house or some of them. Arched doors like the Old Porticese, with symbols engraved on them give you the idea of being in a centuries-old museum. At the top of the hill above Mangalem is the castle, the giant stone gate at the entrance and the Onufri Museum where they were discovered, the two unique Codecs in the world, the purple and the golden, to make the history of this place truly curious.

Biologist Corner

Nature is more than beauty,

I have spent most of my field years digging in the high forests and fields for another life, a life expressed in smaller physical dimensions. Did you know that Albania is one of the richest countries in Europe in terms of biodiversity? When I say biodiversity here include the frigid rivers, high and old forests and mountains, high waterfalls and most importantly a range of rare plants and animals, often endemic to our country. Moving from north to south of Albania you can see a different variation in landscape and species of plants and animals. The north of Albania, including the Albanian Alps, has a mountainous terrain, which hides a range of tall and quite rare animals, some of which are also protected by relevant animal and habitat directives.

10 Places to Visit in Albania

Top 10 places to visit in Albania

It is truly difficult to choose the best 10 places to visit in Albania, but we have made our choice!

Rana e Hedhun, It is located in the city of Lezha, near the beach of Shengjin. It is truly a place not to be missed, completely untouched and of a virgin nature. The whole slope of the hill is covered with sand so you are really amazed at how sand dunes can be found in the Balkans and not just in the famous Middle Eastern Sahara. Once we climb to the top of this dune, we can roll upwards and end up straight and into the sea. The particular part of this beach has no end, as there are small places where the sand is completely black and most vacationers completely paint their body and face as it is claimed to have curative properties. A special place and definitely not to be missed. Time will pass so fast that you will leave with a smile on your face. Koha ka për të kaluar kaq shpejt, saqë do të largoheni me një buzëqeshje në fytyrë.

Month: January 2020