2-Days Itinerary in Tirana, Tirana, Albania (B)

The Balkan Peninsula lies off the Southern coast of Europe. Bordering this peninsula are the stunning seas of the Adriatic, Ionian, Aegean and the Black Sea. One of the 12 countries of the Balkan states is Albania. Our 50 Days of Balkans Road Trip has led us to this country on our 16th Day.

Albania is the 7th country we have visited and Day 16 had turned out to be quite interesting. The Republic of Albania, or Albania, faces the Adriatic Sea of the western section of the Balkan peninsula. The tumultuous war and historical background of Albania has intrigued visitors to spend at least a 2-day trip in this marvellous country. Why not do the same? If you have nowhere to start, then let this article be your guide to a 2-days adventure and culture journey through this Balkan state.

Before we get into the fun adventure activities that Albania has in store for you, let’s talk politics. During WWII, Russian leader, Joseph Stalin, “helped” Albania liberate from the war but was dragged into the communist party. Until the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, Albania had remained a communist country. Today, Albania is proudly a member of the unitary parliamentary constitutional republic which is run by a Prime Minister and a President. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).