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The Balkan country, the most poorly explored by the wider tourist community, is comfortably located near the gentle waves of the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, surrounded by its more popular coastal neighbors - Greece and Montenegro.
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Once in Albania, you are traveling like a time machine. This country harmoniously combines European traditions with the customs and lifestyle of Asia, and the rapid development and ultramodernism - with the legacy of the communist era and the color of the beginning of the 20th century.
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And now, according to tradition, in the TOP 5 things to do in Albania:
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1. Swim on Skadar Lake. Throughout the Balkan Peninsula, it is the largest freshwater reservoir - an area of almost 400 square meters. km
2. Feel the spirit of the Ottoman Empire. The city-museum of Gjirokaster is famous for its ancient architecture. Many buildings were erected during the Ottoman Empire, and the first settlement arose here significantly in the 1st century BC.
3. Visit the Drilon National Park. This paradise is located near the border with Macedonia and is surrounded by mountain peaks. On the territory of the park is the Albanian part of Lake Ohrid, along the surface of which snow-white swans swim. This lake is the deepest in the Balkans and is famous for its clear water.
4. Sunbathe on the beaches of the Albanian Riviera. The most beautiful and most popular mainland beach is Ksamil Beach. Rent a deck chair with an umbrella and enjoy the affectionate Albanian sun.
5. Go down to the bunker. Arriving in Albania, you will definitely notice strange structures, similar to giant mushrooms or hobbit houses. This is a completely unique Albanian attraction - bomb shelters. In the tiny Albanian territory, there are 750 thousand.