Tirana

Tirana the capital of Albania is easily accessed, it is only 17 km from the International Airport of Mother Teresa.

A lot of tourists arrive in Durres with ships or ferries, to reach Tirana from Durres you need to take the highway, the distance between these 2 important cities in only 40 km which means it takes less than 1 hour to get from one to the other.

Tirana is the center and the most dynamic city in Albania, which means there are plenty of activities you can enjoy in Tirana, visit historical and cultural sites in Tirana, visit the National Museums as there are plenty cultural sites in a walking distance, also take a tour at the famous communism sites of Bunk Art and learn more about the harsh and dark times that accompanied history of our country for more than 4 decades.

Tirana is the perfect destination for those who want a lively atmosphere, parties, music. Blloku’ and ‘Rruga Sales’ are the most dynamic and vibrant places where every night the clubs get full of youngsters. Also during the weekends many clubs have live music with the best artists, also karaoke evenings etc.

In Tirana you will find the best restaurants and cuisines, the capital of Albania has everything to satisfy any taste, from mediterranean cuisine, traditional cuisine, to oriental one.

Some interesting places to go are the Old Bazaar where you can enjoy your morning coffee, also it is a great place to eat ‘cevapi’ and drink a beer during the day, a lot of tourists love this place. Go for a walk in the Lake Park, enjoy the nature, freshness, so near in distance from the center. Also there are a lot of activities you can do in Tirana, horse riding farms , villages to explore nature and fresh delicious meals among other. Go at shopping centers like ‘Tegu’ or ‘Toptani Center’, go for dinner and try local food in the center of Tirana. In case you need suggestions, we are here to help you!

Tirana offers a variety of sports, it may be hard to find the locations to go and enjoy sporting activities in Tirana, if you need help we can help you to find the places to play your favorite sports, Tennis, Padel, Table Tennis,Swimming Basketball, Football, Bowling, Horse Riding, Karting, Paintball, and more.

Dajti Mountain can be reached with a car and it takes less than one hour to arrive at the park from the center of Tirana. Also it can be reached by cable car , from the Fresku area , this 5 km ride will take you to Dajti Park in less than 15 minutes, in both cases enjoy the ride!

When visiting Dajti park in Tirana, you can try a horse ride , also enjoy some traditional meals at the Dajti Panorama, with amazing views of the city. For adventurers we can arrange a paragliding ride from Dajti!

In the first days enjoy the lively atmosphere of the biggest city in Albania, visit the main historical and cultural sites , then take a tour at the villages of Tirana, take trips to ‘Shengjergj’ village, ‘Bovilla Lake’, ‘Peza Horse Farm’, ‘Petrela’, enjoy the local cuisine and amazing nature, Tirana might be famous for its cosmopolitan vibes but its town vibe can be enjoyed as much or even more!

Since it is the most visited city in Albania, Tirana has a lot accommodation options from hotels and rent apartments to hostels.

We suggest eating at local restaurants like ‘Kastrati Restaurant’ , where you can spend little money and have a great meal.

Tirana has public transport which operates from 5 am to 11 pm, also there are bus terminals to get to the other cities of Albania. From Tirana you can practically go everywhere in Albania. There are also bus lines which go to Kosovo, Montenegro, Rep. of North Macedonia, Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia, Turkey , and even Western Europe.

With plenty of options and restaurants we suggest you to try both the restaurants in the city center with a variety of menu , also the traditional restaurants in Tirana suburbs and towns, less than half hour away you will find many restaurants along the road to Dajti mountain.

In Tirana you can expect to pay less than 1$ for a coffee, 3$ for a sandwich, 3$ for a beer, the prices are even cheaper if you opt for local coffee shops and foods outside the center of the city.

The last few years have seen an increase in interest for people to go to fitness centers, in Tirana you will find many, almost in every corner of the city you can find one, with prices ranging from 30$ to 60$ in monthly payment in most of them, some of them offer beside training equipment also spa facilities , sauna, swimming pools etc.

We definitely recommend visiting the horse farm in the Peza village, take a tour in Peza Horse Farm in Tirana, enjoy the fresh local foods , a glass of wine, and the Horse Riding in this town with amazing nature.

Attractions to visit in Tirana for those of particular interest in history, culture, archaeology are the: National History Museum, Tirana National Archaeological Museum, Bunk’Art, House of Leaves, The Pyramid, Et’hem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral, and many more. If you need suggestions , or need a guided tour to get the very best from Tirana, do not hesitate to contact us!

For sports enthusiasts, you can play tennis at the Grand Lake Courts, you need to make an online reservation one day before to use the fields at the Park. Another most practical option is to go at the fields of Tennis Tirana, they are located in the center of the city, at ‘Shallvare’. A few walking minutes from ‘Taiwan center’, you need to rent the court and the prices so far are less than 10$ for 1 hour. There are many courts which makes it easier to find one free to play, In case you need to reserve one of the courts at Tennis Tirana do not hesitate to contact us. There are also other options to play tennis, but there are a little further from the center. We can also help you in case you need to play tennis with a professional in Tirana, take tennis lessons, or if you need a sparring partner to play tennis in Tirana.

Many find it difficult to find a table tennis spot in Tirana, although there are not many locations to play table tennis in Tirana we know some of them, where you can play in great conditions, play table tennis in Tirana at some of the clubs training grounds in the city. If you need help with the locations , or need table tennis training in Tirana, a sparring partner to play table tennis in Tirana, contact us!

There are a lot of swimming pools in the capital of Albania. Some of them are in the center of the city, in hotels, training and fitness centers, also there are pools in the suburbs, villages and more. In case you need to find a swimming spot in Tirana, contact us and we will help you with locations, prices, and everything you may need.

Tirana has the biggest Padel center in the Balkans. Recently a team of Italian enthusiasts opened a Padel center, with many modern Padel courts to enjoy this sport and have fun with your friends. To arrive at the Padel courts in Tirana , it takes near 20 minutes from the center of the city. If you need help to find the Padel courts in Tirana, contact us and we will arrange your trip or give you the suggestions and knowledge needed.

Bowling is a sport you can enjoy with your friends in Tirana, the most easily accessed Bowling location in Tirana is inside the ‘Taiwan’ complex.

Go at the Old Bazaar and enjoy your favorite drinks and traditional meats at this place which gets lively and warm atmosphere, very special location for tourists that visit Tirana. Other places to have a beer in Tirana are at the Air Albania Stadium, we suggest Duff Sports Bar, they also have a kitchen and serve snacks, its the perfect place for sports enthusiasts.

Learn about the harsh regime that isolated Albania from the rest of the world for nearly 5 decades. The best sites where Communism dictature is illustrated in Tirana are undoubtedly the 2 Bunk’Art sites , one of them in the center of the city and the other at nearby suburbs, both of them are worthy of your time, you will learn a lot.. today these 2 sites serve as a monument for those unlucky people who lost their lives, were imprisoned for nothing, were interned, and suffered from the regime. Interesting sites are also House of Leaves, the Pyramid among others.

When traveling with private car or bus, you can expect to get from one city to the other in less than 3 hours in a 162 km road distance.

The capital of the Newborn country is 3 and a half hours away from Tirana, part of the road passes through some wild mountainous terrain and historical cultural cities like Prizren.