Albania is located in the south-eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea, Albania is a small country bordered by Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Greece. The country has witnessed many vicissitudes in its eventful history-from fleeing refugees and blood vendettas, to years of dictatorial rule. Yet, Albania manages to offer tourists the traditional Mediterranean charm and a heady blend of different religions, cultures and landscapes.

Albania is the poorest country of Europe and one of the least visited by travelers. This is partly because travel infrastructure is far from extensive.

But Albania does have many things to offer to the visitor. Rough scenery, a beautiful coast, authentic villages that have survived the communist period to name a few.

Tirana, the capital city, is a small and compact place that is best explored on foot. Its architecture bears considerable influence of Italian as well as Turkish monuments, lying as it does exactly between Rome and Istanbul. The Skënderberg Square is a huge open space in the centre of the city while Mt. Dajti, at 5,030 ft, towers over the eastern side. Tirana is dotted by many museums.

Durrës (also Durazzo ) is a historical city founded by the native Illyrian tribes ancestors of Albanians. You are unlikely to miss the magnificent Roman Amphitheatre and the King Ahmet Zog Palace, both of which stand on a hillside.

Shkoder and Butrint are two places that would be of much interest to a history buff. Shkodra is one of the oldest cities in Europe while the ruins of Butrint are a treasure trove of antiquities relating to the Illyrians and Greeks.

Among the lesser-known places, you can visit the ancient town of Berat known as the 1000 thousand windows town, Gjirokaster, Elbasan, Korce and Kukës are worth exploring. Also, Albania has some of the finest beaches in Europe. Hiking, trekking and cycling are some other options in Albania.

Since Albania experiences scorching summers and cool winters, the best months to visit the country are from June to October, when the days are long and the climate quite pleasant.

You Also may experience a great pleasure by visiting towns like Kruja (The capital of Albania during the historic resistance against the Otoman Empire), which became the stronghold of the christianism under the lidership of the albanian national hero Scanderbeg.

Gjirokastra which is the birthtown of the famous albanian writer Ismail Kadare (candidate for the Nobel Prize in litterature)and the weapons museum located inside of the Argjiro castle.

Not very Far from Gjirokaster is the southen and Beatiful town of Saranda when you can enjoy the best that the God could give to a human eye.

Close to Saranda is the antic city of Butrint where durin the summer take place a lots of culture events including the famous russian ballet group Bollshoi Theatre.

The thing that propably will astonish you despite the poverty is the friendship an the wellcoming which will be offered by the people during your stay there.