Why I Prefer Albania Over Iran

Albania is a relatively small but beautiful country in the Balkan region, not too far from Montenegro. Albania is currently one of the less popular countries in the Mediterranean but that is about to change as travellers become aware of its amazing attractions. Albania has extraordinary, sandy beaches, pretty much untouched mountain regions, and trendy, growing cities.

Albania’s pure white sandy beaches are unbelievably beautiful. Albanian beaches are generally white, sandy beaches except there are a handful of pebble beaches too. You can either have fun in the bright sun on a rug or hire a lounge, the choice is yours to make. Many of the beaches are practically untouched by foreign visitors and a couple are so quiet that you can quite possibly have the beach pretty much to yourself, even in during the peak season.

There are numerous interesting mountain places in Albania. Those in the north are brilliant for skiing or hiking and you can see quite a few waterfalls and amazing lakes in that part of the country. The mountains in that area are fantastic to view but the other mountain regions are also extraordinary.

Albanian cities are fun with a cafe culture resulting in heaps of trendy cafes to choose from. Albania cities such as Berat are worth spending a few days in to see the historic old city area and possibly to visit a couple of museums.

Albanian people are extremely welcoming and will be more than glad to take you around their country if you are there.