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Albania is a mountainous country and one of the smallest countries in Europe. The Residents supposedly descended from ancient Illyrians.

Culture

Albania culture is majorly influenced by the Greek mainland, especially in urban areas; nodding intellect means’ no ‘where as shaking the head means’ yes’. To greet someone, handshaking is a choice, though Shoku (Comrade) was used previously, which has long been forgotten now. People dress informally here. Swim suit that is meant for the beach, if the woman is not expected to dress in a revealing outfit. When someone Zoti handle prefix (Mr) or Zonja (Mrs) before a name and always remember to bring some gifts when visiting someone, although not a lot of interest received. Guests are served with coffee, raki or sweets. Smokers do not need to worry much, but they should avoid it where they see signs Ndalohet Duhani or Ndalohet pirja e duhanit.

Travel in the land

Buses with relatively cheap fares operate in the main cities in the country or taxis are another option that some services provided to major hotels.
Visit Dajti Mountain and experience Dajti Express Cable car to the unforgettable 15-minute ride through Dajt Oark to reach Tirana. Route around 4.2 kilometers long and cost € 6.5.Alpha provides increased yachting crewed yacht, which is luxury itself. Tirana Bank the best place for withdrawing money as it allows access to a Visa card.

Eating Out

Restaurants are not always quite hot, so always wear warm clothes if out in the night during the Winters. Foreigners are charged more than the local community. The two notes as well as the cost of merchandise will be on a higher scale, so better not to reveal the fact that you are a foreigner when out on the streets.

See site

If you enjoy canoeing, this is the right place to be. There are places right outside Tirana is a site not only for canoeing, but also rock climbing, hiking, and camping.

Accommodation

If you want the 5-Star atmosphere, try the Sheraton Tirana Hotel and Towers, located in the middle of a shopping and entertainment. There are about 151 rooms and 56 suites. So, along with convenience, we can shop at once convenience here. Other hotels that provide all modern facilities the hotel is in the world. It is located 1000 m far from the city and is a good example of traditional architecture.

Getting There

One of the best and easiest way is to go to air. Albanian Airlines is the national airline that is working in collaboration with Tyrolean Airways, and provides services to almost all major cities Europe. Airport, Mother Teresa, is 16 miles or 26 kilometers from the capital city. A tourist bus is available every 3 hours to get to the city center and takes about 30 minutes to get there. Taxis are available twenty four hours. While waiting for transport service, tourists can see the shops, duty-free shop, bank, restaurants and rent a car at the airport. A departure tax of $ 10 USD is imposed on all foreigners. Check out www.flyalbanian. Com for flight times and offers.

If you want the sea to get there, try the ferry services provided by the Adriatic Line and Agoudimos. Is the main port Durres (has ferry connection to Italy, Bari, Brindisi, Trieste, and Ancona), Vlora (has ferry connection to Bari and Brindisi), Saranda (has connection to Corfu), Shen Gjini (has ferry connection to Bari) . Check out www.adriatica.it and www.aqoudimos-lines.com for more information.

Business is the choice. Buses start from Istanbul, Athens and Sofia. Internal passengers have lots of options with bus services provided. If traveling by road in private cars, there is a road network to the Kosovo region, but they are too dangerous to use because of political tensions in the region. Crossings at Hani I Hotit, Bllata, Oafa e Thaes, Tushemisht, Gorica, Kapshtica, and kakavija can be taken. If tired one can take halts at hotels or other designated place. There are 18,000 km network, of which only 7,450 km are main roads, for local tourists. 2138km stretch of this road is in poor condition and pot holes, and full safety precautions must be taken when driving on the road like that. Speed limit should be strictly followed in the road and in the city. Driving at night should be better avoided because of the absence of a street lamp in the street unless the urban areas. Vehicle traffic should be on the right. There are gas shortages in rural areas, so fill the gas tank completely when passing through urban areas and is recommended because of lack of national recovery system; tourists should be prepared for an emergency or breakdown before hand. One must bring the documents required, such as International Driving Permit and a national driving license.

Duty Free Items

The following are the items that can be carried without customs duty is levied on them:
1. 1liter from the spirit or wine 2liter
2. 250ml of eau de toilette
3. 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco
4. 50ml of perfume.

Prohibited Items

Things that are forbidden to conduct firearms, narcotics and ammunitions. Special export permit must be taken for precious metals, books, antiques, works of art, or national or historical value.