“The Guardian” stops in Dhërmi: Albania, the “ideal budget” for tourists
Albania may not be the first place that comes to mind for a beach holiday, but resorts half an hour away from Tirana offer golden beaches, calm seas and affordable hotels.
This is how the prestigious British “The Guardian” begins its article, which lists Albania among the countries with wonderful beaches that can be enjoyed without much expense.
“The long stretch of crescent-shaped coastline offers all-day sun, and Albania’s opening up after years of restrictions helps keep prices competitive, especially after the conversion of pounds to the local currency. A cheap option to get there is to fly to Corfu and then take a ferry for around €20 each way,” writes the prestigious British.
“The Guardian” stops in Dhërmi where you can experience a different beach every day. A picnic tent for four costs around £20 and lunch in a nice restaurant starts at £8 per person.
Albania, one of Europe’s fastest-growing travel destinations, will focus on alternative rather than mass tourism, in a move government officials hope will help differentiate it from competitors.
“The small Balkan state, once hermetically sealed off from the outside world, has grown in popularity due to a reputation that is increasingly seen as trendy and exotic. Last year it attracted 7.5 million visitors, more than double its population, from another record of 6.4 million in 2019,” writes “The Guardian”.
