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Gjergj Kastrioti, better known as  , was an important figure of the 15th century who, by uniting the various lordships o...
30/09/2021

Gjergj Kastrioti, better known as , was an important figure of the 15th century who, by uniting the various lordships of a previously fragmented territory, stopped the Ottoman attacks time and again.
His figure, often on horseback, can be seen all over .

About ten kilometres northeast of Shkodër we find the Mes Bridge, built in 1780 by order of a local Pasha named Kara Mah...
29/09/2021

About ten kilometres northeast of Shkodër we find the Mes Bridge, built in 1780 by order of a local Pasha named Kara Mahmud Bushati to cross the Kir River on a common trade route linking the lands of Montenegro, Skhodër itself and Pristina in Kosovo.
It measures 108 metres, with 13 arches, rising to a height of 14 metres in the middle. There are many Ottoman bridges in the country, but this is undoubtedly the most photogenic one 📸.

Lake Koman was artificially created by damming the Drin River from the distant karst mountains in the north, creating a ...
28/09/2021

Lake Koman was artificially created by damming the Drin River from the distant karst mountains in the north, creating a vast navigable area.
The colour of the water, the mountains that flank the passage of the boat, some houses crouched in the thickness of a forest, sometimes Mediterranean and sometimes South Asian, make Lake Koman one of the best things you can see when visiting Albania.

The ancient Orthodox monastery of   is located north of   on a small island in the Narta lagoon. It was built by the Byz...
27/09/2021

The ancient Orthodox monastery of is located north of on a small island in the Narta lagoon. It was built by the Byzantines between the 13th and 14th centuries.

Gjirokastra, or Argirocastro (Albanian for "silver castle"), is located in a wide idyllic valley surrounded by small vil...
24/09/2021

Gjirokastra, or Argirocastro (Albanian for "silver castle"), is located in a wide idyllic valley surrounded by small villages that hide ancient Byzantine churches. To understand the origin of its name, it is best to see it in the rain, when the gleaming stones of the great fortress, rich in legend and with a grim reputation for having been used as a prison at various times in its history, gleam with an almost metallic sheen.

  is located south of Sarande, facing the coast of Corfu. Its privileged position, the beauty of its beaches, and the fa...
23/09/2021

is located south of Sarande, facing the coast of Corfu. Its privileged position, the beauty of its beaches, and the fact that the Butrint Nature Park is less than five kilometres away, make it one of the most sought-after destinations on the Albanian Riviera.

The Blue Eye is a mandatory visit on your trip to Albania.A 50-metre-deep spring with beautiful turquoise water. Seen fr...
22/09/2021

The Blue Eye is a mandatory visit on your trip to Albania.
A 50-metre-deep spring with beautiful turquoise water. Seen from afar, it is very reminiscent of the iris of an eye, hence its name.

The most important monument in Shkodër is undoubtedly the castle of Rozafa, one of Albania's greatest historical attract...
21/09/2021

The most important monument in Shkodër is undoubtedly the castle of Rozafa, one of Albania's greatest historical attractions. It can be seen from miles away and from inside you have a panoramic view that extends all the way to the sea.

You cannot leave Albania without taking home a souvenir of this country, so full of traditions and craftsmanship. Since ...
20/09/2021

You cannot leave Albania without taking home a souvenir of this country, so full of traditions and craftsmanship. Since ancient times, artistic craftsmanship has been an important component of Albanian culture. Traditional woollen clothing, shajaku (pressed wool handicrafts used in different parts of Albania), and elegant cloth garments (used especially for festive events) also show this heritage with their elegant art, whose embroideries of various gold and silver threads are unique. The old market of Kruja is famous for the classical souvenirs that can be found there, such as wool products, carpets, different styles of fez, wooden pipes, antique copper products, filigree, etc.

Nature is one of the powerful reasons to choose   for a holiday trip. Its interesting landscapes resemble a rainbow of c...
17/09/2021

Nature is one of the powerful reasons to choose for a holiday trip. Its interesting landscapes resemble a rainbow of colours, with hues representing beaches, canyons, waterfalls, hot springs, mountains and lakes.

  is the most important city in northern Albania, bordering Montenegro to the north. Its cultural heritage is outstandin...
16/09/2021

is the most important city in northern Albania, bordering Montenegro to the north. Its cultural heritage is outstanding, and it is the birthplace of many artists, musicians, painters, photographers, poets and writers.
For this reason it is often referred to as the "Cultural Capital of Albania", and a city of religious tolerance. The majority of its population is Muslim, but it is also the centre of Albanian Catholicism, as well as a community of Orthodox Christians.

Located in the south-central part of Albania, the Osum River flows through the city, located in the Topallti Valley.   h...
15/09/2021

Located in the south-central part of Albania, the Osum River flows through the city, located in the Topallti Valley. has been continuously inhabited since the end of the 6th century B.C. and is one of the few places in Europe that managed to maintain the balance of tolerance between different religious and ethnic communities: Christian, Sunni Islamic and Bektashi.

  is a product of the Mediterranean; the waters of the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea break on its beaches and cliffs. ...
14/09/2021

is a product of the Mediterranean; the waters of the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea break on its beaches and cliffs. Very close to the point where the two seas meet, the coastline is known as the Albanian Riviera.

Passing the small village of Ilias, a turn to the right leads to the   of Saint Theodore.It was originally built in the ...
13/09/2021

Passing the small village of Ilias, a turn to the right leads to the of Saint Theodore.
It was originally built in the 14th century, but was not finished until nearly 500 years later in 1860. Used as a military base during the communist era, it remained abandoned and in ruins for decades. Today, the small monastery has been largely rebuilt and can be visited.

Although only ruins remain of what was the medieval fortification, the castle of Gjirokaster offers the best views of th...
10/09/2021

Although only ruins remain of what was the medieval fortification, the castle of Gjirokaster offers the best views of the city and the mountains. It is the second largest castle in the entire Balkan peninsula, with construction phases beginning as early as the third century A.D. and whose sturdy walls stand between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries.

The Muradije Mosque in the city of Vlora is the only remaining work in Albania by the famous architect Sinan the Great, ...
09/09/2021

The Muradije Mosque in the city of Vlora is the only remaining work in Albania by the famous architect Sinan the Great, built in 1542, in the time of Suleiman the Magnificent. Fortunately it survived the demolition of other mosques, and even withstood the earthquake of 1851.

Imagine a place with sapphire beaches as spectacular as Croatia’s, rugged peaks as dramatic as Switzerland’s, canyons ne...
08/09/2021

Imagine a place with sapphire beaches as spectacular as Croatia’s, rugged peaks as dramatic as Switzerland’s, canyons nearly as deep as Colorado’s, palazzi as elegant as Venice’s and towns as old as Greece’s. Then wrap it up in a Mediterranean climate and squish it into an area two-thirds the size of Wales, and you start to get a picture of .

Enjoy a unique vacation in a privileged place, today we visit the long beach of Golem, in Durres, facing the beautiful A...
07/09/2021

Enjoy a unique vacation in a privileged place, today we visit the long beach of Golem, in Durres, facing the beautiful Adriatic Sea.

Welcome! Ready to join us for a boat trip?
06/09/2021

Welcome! Ready to join us for a boat trip?

Tepelene is a town in southern Albania, located in Gjirokaster about 215 km from the capital Tirana.The city sits in a l...
03/09/2021

Tepelene is a town in southern Albania, located in Gjirokaster about 215 km from the capital Tirana.
The city sits in a large green valley through which flows the Vjosa River before flowing into the Drino. The trip to Tepelene, one of the greenest and lushest areas of Albania, runs along a winding road through the mountains and along a turquoise river.

Apollonia is another of the most important archaeological sites. Founded in 588 BC by Greeks from Corinth, it became a r...
02/09/2021

Apollonia is another of the most important archaeological sites. Founded in 588 BC by Greeks from Corinth, it became a renowned cultural center in Roman times. The elegant façade of the Bouleuterion and the great Rapier are memorable.

Gjirokaster is a fascinating and historic small town listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Largely medieval, with some...
01/09/2021

Gjirokaster is a fascinating and historic small town listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Largely medieval, with some lovely architecture to admire, reflecting the town’s wealthy past, it is built on a hill overlooking the surrounding valley and mountains.

31/08/2021

Beautiful sunset at the Albanian Riviera.
Considered the second most populous and economically important city in Albania, after its capital Tirana, the city of Durrës has the largest and most animated beaches in Albania.

Ready for a Jeep Safari Tour? Join us on an exciting trip along the Albanian coast by jeep 🗺️
30/08/2021

Ready for a Jeep Safari Tour? Join us on an exciting trip along the Albanian coast by jeep 🗺️

Ali Pasha’s castle of Porto Palermo is located on a small island in the Bay of Palermo, between Qeparo and Himara, aroun...
27/08/2021

Ali Pasha’s castle of Porto Palermo is located on a small island in the Bay of Palermo, between Qeparo and Himara, around 45 kilometers from Saranda. The island is connected to the mainland by a small strip of land so you can just walk to the castle.

Church of St. Theodore is a historical Orthodox church located in Berat Castle in Berat. It was built in the 16th centur...
26/08/2021

Church of St. Theodore is a historical Orthodox church located in Berat Castle in Berat. It was built in the 16th century AD, and it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005 as part of Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra.

Mirëmëngjes!If you are planning a trip to Albania 👉🏼 here are some useful Albanian words ! ➡️ https://bit.ly/2WfEiz0    ...
25/08/2021

Mirëmëngjes!
If you are planning a trip to Albania 👉🏼 here are some useful Albanian words ! ➡️ https://bit.ly/2WfEiz0

A treasure trove of adventures,   is emerging as a top new tourist destination 🗺️. With unspoilt mountains, lakes and sp...
24/08/2021

A treasure trove of adventures, is emerging as a top new tourist destination 🗺️. With unspoilt mountains, lakes and spas, traces of old communism, and friendly hospitality at rural boutique hotels, it’s not hard to see why. The wines are rich, the history steeped, and the culture varied.

If you are keen to know the turbulent history of the Albanians, the National History Museum in Tirana is the place to vi...
23/08/2021

If you are keen to know the turbulent history of the Albanians, the National History Museum in Tirana is the place to visit. It is the most important museum in Albania and contains a well-documented history of the country.

On the hills of  , on the border of  , the Lekuseri castle 🏰 dominates the skyline, with beautiful views of the Ionian S...
20/08/2021

On the hills of , on the border of , the Lekuseri castle 🏰 dominates the skyline, with beautiful views of the Ionian Sea, the island of Corfu and the Butrint Lagoon. It is actually a monastery fortified in the 16th century by Soleiman the Magnificent, the walls and a tower are preserved, as well as some 20th century cannon batteries on the outside. The castle's restaurant offers a suggestive sunset overlooking the sea, and in summer there are concerts to liven up the evenings.

  is the place for a relaxing holiday. Sunbathing on the beaches, shopping, having a drink in the cafés and bars on the ...
19/08/2021

is the place for a relaxing holiday. Sunbathing on the beaches, shopping, having a drink in the cafés and bars on the boulevard, and of course, enjoying the local cuisine in the restaurants are just some of the things to do, as well as, of course, the tours in the surrounding areas, such as .

Albania’s famous   is a natural phenomenon that each visitor should witness. A water spring with extremely light blue wa...
18/08/2021

Albania’s famous is a natural phenomenon that each visitor should witness. A water spring with extremely light blue water bubbles in a more than 50-metre deep pool. You’ll be mesmerized by how clear the water is, to the point that you’ll be able to see straight to the bottom.

Albanian   is rich, diversified and with artistic values. It is a precious treasury inherited from generation to generat...
17/08/2021

Albanian is rich, diversified and with artistic values. It is a precious treasury inherited from generation to generation that continues to be enriched even nowadays. The Albanian folklore consists of literary, musical, choreographic and dramatic folklore.
Want to know more? 👉🏼 http://sipatours.com/albanian-culture/

  Port is the southern port of entry into  . It’s very close position to Corfu makes it a favorable and frequented port ...
16/08/2021

Port is the southern port of entry into . It’s very close position to Corfu makes it a favorable and frequented port by sailors not only to clear into Albania but also to visit the surrounding area which has indeed a lot to offer to its visitors.

The islet of Sveti Stefan (St. Stephen) is located a few kilometres from Budva on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro. Its ...
13/08/2021

The islet of Sveti Stefan (St. Stephen) is located a few kilometres from Budva on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro. Its crystal clear turquoise waters, pink sand and backdrop of pine forests and mountains make Sveti Stefan a magical beach for a day at the beach.

Hundreds of thousands of concrete bunkers crowd Albania long after the fall of Communism.
12/08/2021

Hundreds of thousands of concrete bunkers crowd Albania long after the fall of Communism.

11/08/2021

Enjoy with us the Albanian Night at Lekurësi Castle near Saranda

  by night
10/08/2021

by night

The Ionian coastline is known for having fascinating beaches with deep and very clean waters. Younger crowds tend to vis...
09/08/2021

The Ionian coastline is known for having fascinating beaches with deep and very clean waters. Younger crowds tend to visit the Ionian beaches as the area offers many opportunities for those interested in water sports like diving, boat tours, etc.

Only eight kilometres separate   from this former fishing village, fortified in the 15th century, which was once an isla...
06/08/2021

Only eight kilometres separate from this former fishing village, fortified in the 15th century, which was once an island but is now connected to the land by a sand isthmus. Its two beaches and privacy have made it a luxury resort that has attracted many celebrities since the 1950s.

Address

Godina 7, Port-Sarandë
Sarandë
9701

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 21:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 21:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 21:00
Thursday 08:30 - 21:00
Friday 08:30 - 21:00
Saturday 08:30 - 21:00
Sunday 08:30 - 21:00

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+355697841050

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