If you live in Albania or have decided to spend your holiday in this coastal and mountainous country along the Mediterranean Sea, then it’s very likely that you’re wondering, which could be the most beautiful places you absolutely need to visit and certainly, what the attractions are in each and every one of them.
Euronews Albania in collaboration with its most recent production, “Travellers/ Udhëtarët”, – which started broadcasting this Monday and will be part of our daily programming for the next 48 days, – will be compiling a to-do list with the most interesting things that each Albanian city has to offer.
Visit the Water Lilies on the banks of the Lake of Shkodra
Apart from the traditional canoe ride along the Lake of Shkodra, an utmost unique destination has to be the natural pool of water lilies found right on the banks of the lake. This area is also home to the whiskered tern, which chooses the leaves of the water lilies to build its safe nest.
Take a bike tour around the city
Shkodra is known as the city of bicycles, therefore you can’t say you’ve been to Shkoder unless you’ve taken a bike ride around the city and its historic neighborhood.
Visit the G’juhadol Street
An important portion of history, the G’juhadol Street in the oldest neighborhood of Shkoder, which locals call the birthplace of the Albanian language.
Experience the feeling of masquerade balls by visiting the workshop of renowned Venetian masks
The workshop of famous Venetian masques in Shkoder offers an extensive variety of different sizes, colors and shapes of these beautiful masques, but above all the handcrafted items are proudly presented as works of art created with entirely safe materials, mainly paper, and zero chemicals.
Enjoy a night out in the city like a true “Shkodran”
Shkodra is a city promising vibrant energy even after sunset. The city offers a range of different nightlife attractions like bar-hopping, restaurants, and live-music venues open till late, where visitors can enjoy a great meal while also partying like the locals. Visit the Pedonale boardwalk in the city center as well as the other Pedonale boardwalk by the Buna River, or the Truma and Parruce neighborhoods not too far from the city center, that have a lot to offer for someone looking for a good night out.
