Ecotourism in Albania

 

Despite bordering some of Europe’s most popular tourist spots, like Greece and Montenegro, Albania remains blissfully hidden from the spotlight. Adventurers looking for some ecotourism, or conversely ecotourists looking for some adventure, will be spoiled for choice in this Adriatic nation.The best place to start is with Outdoor Albania, a tour operator based in Tirana, the country’s capital, and specialising in sustainable travel, ecotourism, and showing visitors the best of what Albania has to offer.Outdoor Albania provides tours and experiences related to Albania’s rich heritage, its diverse culture, and adventures in its untamed wilderness. Adventurers can opt for tours of all lengths and styles, including white-water and sea kayaking, rafting in the Osumi canyon, mountain biking, and hitting the Albanian summits. If you need more convincing, Outdoor Albania’s photo album should do the trick.Outdoor Albania provides one of the best opportunities for ecotourism in Albania, considering their commitment to sustainability and their wide variety of outdoor adventures. This is definitely who you want to consult for guided tours in this hidden corner of Europe.Albania is a wonderful country in which to engage in ecotourism; its modest beauty and relatively unexplored nature offers a intriguing and unique setting for those adventure ecotourists seeking something few people have experienced. The country’s commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism development is a quality that remains attractive to ecotourists, and it is an ideal country for those wishing to get local, go green, and really do ecotourism.

Now we are goinng to show you some of the hidden gems of Albania. 

Starting with Himara.

 

                    

 

The area has a great potential for tourism, with the major characteristics of the municipal town being its seaside promenade, the Greek tavernas and the traditionally preserved old town built on a hill.The town of Himarë consists of the old town, Kastro, situated on and around the old castle and the coastal region of Spilea, which is the touristic and economic center of the region. Other parts of the town are Potami, Livadhi, Zhamari, Michaili and Stefaneli. North of the town of Himarë lie the villages of Vuno, Ilias, Dhërmi, with its coastal region Jaliskari, and Palasë. Dhermi contains a number of recently built beach resorts. On the mountains lie Pilur and Kudhës, while Qeparo lies to the south of the town of Himarë.

 

The region has several Orthodox churches and monasteries, built with traditional Byzantine architecture, like the Monastery of the Cross, Athaliotissa, Saint Theodore, Virgin Mary in Dhërmi and Saint Demetrius. Moreover, a number of churches are located inside the castle of Himarë, which was initially built in classical antiquity, like the Church of Virgin Mary Kasopitra, Episkopi, which is built on the site of an ancient temple dedicated to Apollo, as well as the Aghioi Pantes church, in the entrance of the castle. Additional monuments in the castle include the mansion of the Spyromilios family and the Greek school.

 

                                                        

 

The second one is Dhermi

 

Description: Drymades Dhermi Travel and Tours » Tour of Gype beach

 

                                 

 

Dhermi Beach is becoming a favorite for summertime travelers on the Albanian Riviera and all over Europe! The stunning views and welcoming party vibe mix perfectly with a family vacation atmosphere. There’s plenty of things to do in Dhermi Albania, but most of them involve the beautiful beach!

Here’s our recommendations for Dhermi hotels, restaurants, and everything you need to know about this up and coming beach paradise in the balkans.

The first thing you’ll notice is the stunning Albanian coastline pressed against a pebbly beach and crystal clear ocean. The part that really adds to the incredible setting is that it’s directly under the massive green Ceraunian mountains. It’s such an amazing vantage point to be able to swim in the gorgeous blue water while looking up at the towering mountains!

Not only was everything just starting to open, but there was multiple Dhermi hotels and restaurants still being built. With the energy of the party people mixed with the beauty of Dhermi, we can only imagine the wild scene in the peak summer months of July and August! For this reason, it may be better to visit in the shoulder seasons of June and September.

 

Made by : Flaurent Pirraci

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