Albania travel resources
Tirana, the Ottoman hill town of Berat, stone-built Gjirokastër, Ionian beaches around Sarandë and the Albanian Alps.
Quick facts
- Currency
- Albanian lek (ALL)
- Language
- Albanian
- Best time to visit
- Jul–Aug (main tourist season) Compare countries by month
- Emergency
- 127 ambulance · 128 fire · 112 police Emergency numbers by country
- Plug types
- C, F Plug types by country
- Drives on
- Right Driving side by country
- Government travel advice
- UK Canada How to read it
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Before you go
- Albania’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs says nationals of countries that may enter the Schengen area without a visa can enter Albania visa-free. If your nationality is not in its visa table, you need a visa before you travel.
- If you don’t need a visa, your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your departure date and have been issued within the previous 10 years, the Ministry says.
Top destinations in Albania
Travel resources
- Albania National Tourism Agency (official tourism site)
- Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: visa regime
Travel tips
- Rent jet skis and boats only through a licensed water sports centre, and complete the paperwork before you start. GOV.UK says equipment rented along the coast may lack adequate safety precautions.
- Drive defensively and stay put after a collision, even a minor one. GOV.UK says to remain at the scene until the police arrive, because leaving can lead to charges and a fine.
- Expect poor road surfaces in rural areas and take extra care at night. GOV.UK says to watch for unmarked roadworks, potholes and vehicles without lights.
- Take sensible precautions against pickpockets in tourist areas, on buses and trains, and at transport hubs, as GOV.UK advises.
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