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Travel Tips to European Countries: Albania |
| Date Added: August 24, 2008 09:48:25 AM |
| Author: stelios |
| Category: Albania: Travel and Tourism |
| Culture The culture of Albania is majorly influenced by that of the mainland Greeks especially in the urban locality; nodding one’s head means ‘no’ where as shaking the head means ‘yes’. To greet someone, handshaking is preferred. The Albanians are very hospitable, much as were their ancient forefathers, the Ilyrians. Even more so than the rest of the Balkans, elder males expect to be shown due respect on account of their age and sex. When addressing someone prefix Zoti(Mr) or Zonja(Mrs) before the name and always remember to carry some gifts when visiting someone, although flowers aren’t much acceptable. Albanians are explicit Italophiles - they watch Italian soap operas and admire Italian food, fashion, art, football teams, etc. Most Albanians speak some Italian as a second language, very few speak any English. Albanians also tend to be very pro-USA due to the intervention during the Kosovo War Travelling within the country Most people in Albania travel by private minibuses (called the "furgons"), which depart quite frequently to destinations around Albania. These furgons have no timetable (they depart when they are full). Also ask around for the directions and to where you can get these minibuses. Buses are more comfortable and cheaper, but they are less frequent. A real must is the visit at Dajti Mountain to experience Dajti Ekspres Cable car for an unforgettable 15 minute ride passing through Dajt Oark to reach Tirana. Eating Out Albania, like the Balkans in general, has a primarily Turkish influence in its cuisine. Recent influences after the fall of communism in the early 1990's has been from Italy and generally Western Europe. Main Cities Tirana - the capital Durrës - One of the oldest cities in Albania. Flooded three times during its history. The current city is built on the ruins of two previous ones. It has the largest amphetheatre in the Balkans. It is currently the main port of Albania and the longest shoreline. Fier Gjirokastër - One of the most interesting and beautiful cities in Albania. There is a large castle on the hill in the middle of the city, formerly a jail ofr many generations. An Army museum is located inside. Sarande Vlorë - Unremarkable seaside town, polluted by many new towerblocks. Lezhe Pogradec Kruje Accommodation If you want a 5-Star ambience, try The Sheraton Tirana Hotel and Towers, which is situated in the middle of a shopping and entertainment center. There are about 151 rooms and 56 suites. So, along with the comfort, one can shop at once convenience here. Another hotel which provides all modern facilities is Hotel Mondial. It is located 1000 m away from the city and is also a good example of traditional architecture. Getting There You can reach Tirana by coach from Istanbul, Turkey (20hr, €35 one-way), Athens,Greece (16hr, €30), Sofia, Bulgaria (13hr, €25) and Tetovo, Macedonia Ferries to Durrës arrive from Bari (9h, €50) and Ancona (19h, €70). A high-speed service operates from Bari (3h, €60). Flying Dolphins from Corfu to Agioi Saranda and Himara There is also a reliable overnight ferry service operated by Skenderbeg Lines from Brindisi to Vlore Skenderbeg Lines You can reach Albania by car from: - Podgorica, Montenegro - Ohrid , Macedonia - Prizren, Serbia (Kosovo) where pass the main roads. There is a 10-euro/person tax, which must be paid upon entering Albania. After payment of the tax to the police, the customs officer will issue a "road tax certificate", which you must keep until you leave the country. When you exit the country, you'll pay 2 euro/day and return the certificate. Duty Free Items Following are the items that can be carried without customs duty being levied on them: 1. 1liter of spirits or 2liter of wine 2. 250ml of eau de toilette 3. 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco 4. 50ml of perfume. Prohibited Items Things that are prohibited to carry are firearms, narcotics and ammunitions. Special export permission should be taken for precious metals, books, antiques, work of art, or material of national or historic value. |
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