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Interest in Albania’s cultural sites grows steadily, Butrint tops the list

Interest in Albania’s cultural sites grows steadily, Butrint tops the list

Not only beaches are bringing crowds to Albania this year—archaeological and cultural sites are booming. Official data show that in the first six months of 2025, over 773,000 visitors chose...
August 12, 2025 -
Art & culture
Le Figaro names Albania among top five cultural destinations worldwide

Le Figaro names Albania among top five cultural destinations worldwide

French daily Le Figaro this week recommended to its readers that they visit Albania as one of the world’s five best cultural travel destinations. The Mediterranean newcomer sits alongside Maryland...
August 7, 2025 -
Cities & Trails
Bënja Baths set for major upgrade under Albanian Development Fund project

Bënja Baths set for major upgrade under Albanian Development Fund project

The Albanian Development Fund will transform the Bënja Baths—a popular thermal destination in Përmet and Këlcyrë—by expanding visitor services and upgrading infrastructure. The project aims to enhance year-round access while...
August 6, 2025 -
Cities & Trails
Porto Palermo festival kicks off with powerful environmental message

Porto Palermo festival kicks off with powerful environmental message

The 5th edition of the Porto Palermo Festival has officially begun, launching not just with music, but with a meaningful environmental message. Over 150 volunteers and divers took part in...
July 28, 2025 -
Art & culture
British daily Metro spotlights Tirana as a vibrant, affordable European getaway

British daily Metro spotlights Tirana as a vibrant, affordable European getaway

The UK-based newspaper Metro has featured Tirana in a new travel piece, praising the Albanian capital for its mix of history, color, and urban ambition. The article, written after a...
April 20, 2025 -
Cities & Trails
Tirana’s Mosaic restored: blending ancient history with innovation

Tirana’s Mosaic restored: blending ancient history with innovation

Tirana’s Mosaic, one of Albania’s most important archaeological treasures, has been fully restored and transformed into a major tourist attraction and educational center for the capital. This unique site, which...
April 2, 2025 -
Art & culture

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