Albania, the “Country of the Eagles”

Albania is well known for its traditional hospitality and extraordinary nature. From one province to another, the climate of this small country varies from exotic Mediterranean to cold continental, with a relatively short winter and a hot, dry summer. Albania is home to centuries of history with ancient archaeological sites, medieval modern villages, and a magnificent coastline with crystalline waters. Albania is geographically located in Europe, in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula, and is easily reachable by air, land, and sea.

The territory of Albania is known for its varying landscape and diverse relief. Rocky beaches, lagoons, rugged hills, high mountains, valleys, and rivers are the key components in this perfect combination, just waiting to be discovered by visitors.

The southern Albanian coastline stands out for its particular beauty and is considered a pearl of the Mediterranean Sea. Mountains rise behind the beaches, creating an ideal environment for those seeking a perfect holiday. All of this unexplored nature is conveniently situated within a relatively small territory of 28,748 km².

It is believed that the prehistoric origins of the Albanians come from an Indo-European tribe, which, by the Greek historian Herodotus, was known by the name, “the Pellazgs”.  The Pellazgs are considered direct ancestors of the Illyrians and it is supposed that they existed here for many centuries. Albania, the present