Llogara

Llogara pass, Albania. Not just a stop!

Presenting the Llogara Pass Driving along the coastal road from Orikum to Dhermi you will pass through Llogara Pass, a spectacular winding road, rising up to 1,027m and overlooking the Ionian coast of the Albanian Riviera. This is the highest point on the main coastal road between Vlore and Sarande. The experience of using this […]

Rent a bike in tirana

Where to Rent a Bike in Tirana, Albania

Tirana is the capital of Albania and also the main economic and cultural center of the country. As such, it has a lot to offer. Walk around the Scanderbeg Square, visit the Clock Tower and Et’hem Bey Mosque dating from the city’s Ottoman past. See the communist funded Opera and Ballet House on the site […]

What to visit in Kruja

What to Visit in Kruja, Albania

In this article, you will read what to visit in Kruja. Kruja was the most important Balkan towns during the 15th century. It successfully withstood at least three major sieges by the Ottoman Empire. The medieval hero Gjergj Kastrioti (a.k.a. “Scanderbeg”) had a base of operations there. The Albanians consider him a symbol of resistance […]

butrinti sondor travel

The National Park of Butrint

Butrinti is the most important archeological site in Albania, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. It has been known since the 7th century B.C., as the most important city of Epirus. There are many sights to see within Butrinti. The most interesting ones are the Temple of Asclepius (the 2nd century B.C. God […]

Facts about Tirana

Facts about Tirana

Below we have listed 5 interesting facts about Tirana. 1. It is the capital of the country. Tirana is the capital of Albania and also the main economic and cultural center of the country. Its history starts with the Neolithic period, and there are three theories about how the name of Tirana has derived: The […]