Albania is a beautiful country with sun kissed beaches, snow clad mountains and sprawling countryside. It offers a variety of cultures and traditions to tingle your senses and is soon becoming a very popular holiday destination for many.

The weather of Albania can be slightly rough, courtesy the rugged terrain and the variety of climatic conditions prevalent. However, spring and autumn are the best seasons to travel to Albania. The weather allows you to experience the true beauty of Albania when the flowers are in bloom and the weather is neither hot nor cold. Most tourists like to visit Albania in September-October when the summer months are over and winter has not yet set in.

There aren’t many public holidays in Albania. However, they celebrate their Independence Day on 28th November and Liberation Day on 29th November with grandeur. They also celebrate Christmas, Easter, Ramadan and New Years Day.

Albanians are very hospitable by nature and very warm towards all tourists that visit their country. They have an old tradition of greeting everybody they meet with a warm handshake to express their delight and their trust.

There are various art festivals that take place throughout the year and if you are an art enthusiast, you may plan your trip accordingly.