Albania
Albania is rapidly growing as a popular tourist destination. The south-eastern European country with a unique Mediterranean climate and hot dry summers is being enjoyed by a growing number of tourists every year.
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Albania is rapidly growing as a popular tourist destination. The south-eastern European country with a unique Mediterranean climate and hot dry summers is being enjoyed by a growing number of tourists every year. Albania shares the same stunning coastline as Croatia and Montenegro.
However, it has a warmer climate and prices are about a quarter of those compared to its better known neighbours.
Climate
Average summer temperatures reach a maximum of 31°C, being cooler at the coast and in the mountains.
Albania has a varied climate and experiences a number of weather patterns during winter and summer due to its latitude, being below the main Balkan landmass along with the fact that it faces the Adriatic and Ionian seas. Many areas enjoy a typical Mediterranean climate but the weather varies markedly from north to south.
The difference is greater during the summer and less during the winter.
The inland temperatures in the summer can be very high, reaching a maximum of around 31°C (88°F) with cooler temperatures at the coast and at higher elevations. Temperatures at night are almost always cool.
The driest month is July when the average sunshine hours is 11.4 each day.
Tourism
Lonely planet recently ranked Albania as the no.1 destination to visit in 2011.
Albania is rich in history dating back to Greek, Ottoman and Roman times. It has many unspoiled beaches, high mountain ranges along with a tradition of delicious food and drink, wonderful hospitality and a wild and interesting countryside.
Tourism has increased greatly over the last few years. Lonely Planet recently ranked Albania as the no.1 destination to visit in 2011.
Around the historic city of Tirana, there is a wealth of High quality restaurants and four - five star hotels all offering an atmosphere of well-deserved grandeur and uncompromising quality.
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