Ksamil Albania, one of the best beaches in Europe 2016

Albania is definitely on the map for Best Beaches not only in Europe. After Lonely Planet who suggested Albania as destination for beach lovers, this year is European Best Destinations, the  organisation based in Brussels and developed to promote culture and tourism in Europe, who selected Ksamil in Albania as one of the best beaches for 2016.

Here what last article of European Best Destinations says:

Are you ready to discover the most beautiful beaches in Europe? Here is a selection of the best beaches for relaxing, partying or simply walking. Discover the top beaches in Europe. Take a look at our selection of the most beautiful beaches of the European coastline. Pack your bathing suits, your sunglasses, do not forget the sunscreen, and discover those heavenly beaches. 

Ksamili Islands. The four marvellous Ksamili islands only 8.9 ha when measured together feature some of the most unspoiled beauty in all Albania. They remain covered in lush, green vegetation throughout the year, and can only be accessed by small boats. The clear water surrounding these islands makes the pristine beaches in the area that much more special..

European Best Destinations  is a European organisation based in Brussels and developed to promote culture and tourism in Europe. In partnership with the participating tourism offices and the EDEN Network they promote a better understanding of the wealth, diversity and quality of European destinations. 

http://www.europeanbestdestinations.com/best-of-europe/best-beaches-in-europe-2016/

 

How safe is your holiday 2016? Albania is a good choice

Map by Foreign Office UK

Summer is coming, many citizens are planning their holidays for a bit of sun and relaxation this year. But Foreign Office in UK is warning British citizens to avoid some countries at High risk of Terrorists Attacks, mainly in Europe, Asia and Africa.

A map published by Foreign Office, shows which country are rated high risk by Foreign Office, because of information for direct threats to holiday resorts across Europe.

Spain, Germany, Turkey and France are considering at high risk, while Italy, Greece, and Denmark are considered at General Risk of Terrorism.

The map shows that Balkan Countries, such as Albania, Montenegro, Portugal, Romania etc are considered as underlying risk for Summer 2016.

In Europe there are also some countries such as Poland, Slovenia. Slovakia etc, which are at low risk. But tourists prefer warmer countries and beaches for the summer, so South East Europe and Mediteranean are in the preferred lists. Therefore choices narrow down to only a few countries. Needless to say, but Albania seems a good and safe choice, as it is in underlying risk category and it is good for its beaches, climate beautiful nature and warm weather. 

Karaburun, Albania

 Source:  http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/how-safe-your-holiday-european-7792430?ICID=FB_mirror_main

 

Enchanting Albania - documentary by Arte TV

"Albania is poor, but it is also rich: Rich in mountains, on landscape diversity, of animal and plant worlds, culture and hospitality of its people. After the dark decades of Communist dictatorship in which all religions were banned, Albania is considered exemplary in the Balkans for the peaceful coexistence of Christians and Muslims"

"Enchanting Albania" is a new documentary produced by the French-German cultural television station ARTE showing the beauties of this unexplored country in the route from North of the country to the Capital Tirana. 


"Albania - still a blank spot on European maps and a country that is still to be discovered: The journey begins in the north, where ancient Albanian common law strikes a largely unspoiled mountain world. On one of the last railway lines in the country, it goes in a southerly direction to the capital Tirana.

The European continent is mapped, measured and researched. Entwined with prejudice and horror stories about archaic customary laws, there are still a country that is like a white spot on the map of southeastern Europe. Shaken by wars and decades sealed off from the outside world, is home to this country warm people and incredible natural treasures: Albania.

Through the long years of Hoxha dictatorship, Albania is in the minds of many, a forbidden place.

Here visitors will find grandiose seascapes here, unspoiled coastlines and breathtaking mountains. And in an area the size of Belgium.


Here's the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn-eJ2BKj_A&feature=share