Albania
By Gillian Gloyer
|
|
Paperback, 280 pages
16pp colour 28 maps
Published: March 2012 (4th edition)ISBN: 9781841623870 Format: 216mm x 135mm Status: Available £16.99
Add To Cart
Albania's unspoilt mountain scenery, cultural sites and beaches mean it is becoming increasingly popular with a growing number of UK travellers. This affectionate guide to Albania covers the length and breadth of the country, discovering remote villages and out-of-the-way towns such as Peshkopia and Erseka. Visitors will find detailed information on wildlife, national parks, hiking routes, and beaches. For those interested in the culture and history, there is more on the main archaeological sites at Butrint and Byllis and Byzantine art, together with biographical vignettes of individuals who have figured in the country's history. 2012 marks the centenary of Albania's independence from the Ottoman Empire and there are likely to be many celebratory events across the country. Series: Bradt Travel Guides Rating: 5 / 5 stars - 1 vote(s). |
Press Reviews:
"The best all round guide yet to this fascinating country." The Sunday Times
"An indispensable companion for all visitors." Mail on Sunday
“[A] lucid and readable guide book... invaluable.” The Observer
Contents
Introduction
Part One General Information
Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography and climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Politics, Economy, Ethnic groups, Language, Religion, Culture
Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit , Highlights, Suggested Itinieraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Focus on specific groups, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Media and communications, Albanian time and business, Cultural Etiquette, Travelling Positively
Part two the guide
Chapter 3 Tirana
Getting there, Getting around, Local tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat, Entertainment, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do.
Chapter 4 Excursions from Tirana
Durrësi, Divjaka, Kruja, Zgërdheshi, Apollonia and Ardenica, Byllis, Elbasani, Berati
Chapter 5 The Southeast
Korça, Voskopoja, Kamenica and Treni, Pogradeci, The Prespa Lakes, The Gramoz mountains, Përmeti
Chapter 6 The Northeast
Mirdita, The Lura Lakes, Puka, Tropoja,
Kukësi, Peshkopia, Mati
Chapter 7 The Northwest
Shkodra, Lezha, The Albanian Alps
Chapter 8 The Southwest
Saranda, Butrint, Gjirokastra, Libohova, Tepelena, The Riviera, Vlora
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Further Information
Index
Author Gillian Gloyer has lived and worked in Albania. Now based in the UK, she visits the country frequently.
'We think they are the best travel guides, covering the less touristy destinations clearly, attractively and authoritatively'
Elizabeth Vooght, Thornbury.
Other visitors also viewed:
| |
|
|
|
|
|