Albania remains a destination for adventure seekers. It captivates visitors with breathtaking mountain landscapes, long sandy beaches, and warm hospitality. The Trescher travel guide ALBANIA describes all the sights and expertly guides you through this western Balkan country with numerous practical travel tips. Rugged peaks and deep gorges characterize the northern Albanian Alps. Hiking and trekking, for example in Valbona National Park or on the cross-border Peaks of the Balkans trail in the tri-border region of Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro, are among the spectacular highlights. In the southern Ceraunian Coast Mountains, you can combine hiking, swimming, and water sports with stunning views of the Ionian Sea. Dreamlike beaches await on the Albanian Riviera, for example in Ksamil, the 'Caribbean of Albania'. Archaeological sites such as Apollonia and Butrint, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, bear witness to the past. Likewise, fortresses, castle ruins, and the World Heritage cities of Berat and Gjirokastër, which enchant visitors with their houses in typical Balkan architecture, churches, mosques, and a castle perched steeply on a mountainside, are just some of the highlights. The vibrant capital, Tirana, delights with its lively metropolitan atmosphere. The ALBANIA travel guide from Trescher Verlag introduces all of Albania's natural and cultural attractions and also explores regions that remain largely undiscovered by tourists. Background information and sidebars offer deeper insights into the country's history, traditions, and way of life. A separate chapter describes the diverse hiking opportunities. Supplemented by a wealth of up-to-date information on travel, accommodation, restaurants and leisure activities, as well as overview maps and city plans, this book is an indispensable companion both when planning a holiday and while you're there. New product