Albania

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£15.99

This new edition of Bradt's guide to Albania includes the same extensive coverage as the previous edition plus added information on the cultural and outdoor activities of Albania.

The capital, Tirana, is covered in detail from Communist nostalgia and Skanderberg Square to nearby Mount Dajti National Park and the Krraba Pass. Albania gives full details of sites, including Butrint with its complex ruins dating back 2,500 years, and the hilltop site of Byllis with its ancient Illyrian houses, Roman theatre and Byzantine basilicas. Full details on outdoor activities, including cycling routes and hikers’ trails countrywide are also included.

Updated sections on Tirana and Berati with its picturesque white houses set along the hillside; fully revised and enhanced maps; and also a redesigned chapter on Albanian language incorporating reader suggestions.

About this series:
Comprehensive guides for adventurous travellers wanting to explore destinations off the beaten track, written mostly by single authors.

Highlighting culture and natural history, these are predominantly practical guides accentuating responsible tourism. Straightforward information is given for all aspects of independent travel in a region, with discerning advice on places to stay and eat. Clear, simple town plans and other sketch maps are included.

As Michael Palin says:

"Bradt Guides are expertly written and longer on local details than any others"