Visitors coming to the small country in the Mediterranean Europe will find numerous Things to do in Albania. The country has many mountains and hills covering two-thirds of the total area. There are numerous activities to do in Albania, including skiing, climbing, cave exploration, trekking and mountain biking. These are available in places like Dajti, Dardha, Voskopoja, Valbor , Llogaraha, Bozdoveci and Thethi. Korca is a famous destination for skiing.
At Durres and Golem, one finds the largest beaches, of the country. The southern coastline is an unspoilt place and is now a famous tourist destination in Albania. The place of Saranda has numerous water sports and other sports like beach volley ball are available. The Ohrid Lake has a good collection of fishes in the deepest lake of the Balkan Peninsula. The lake has clear water and has a rich collection of alcoran and carp fishes.
Included among the other activities to do in Albania is visiting the different museums of the country. The country has the National Historical Museum, the National Art Gallery and the Exhibition of Folk Culture. The Tirana's Pyramid is an international Cultural Center of the country. The capital city of Tirana has the Palace of Culture that has the Opera and Ballet Theater and the National Library.
An archaeological Museum also exists in the port of Duress, where one gets the beach resort of Duress Plazha. Both Berat and Gjirokastra are declared as 'Museum City'. The Onufri Museum is situated in Berat which is dedicated to the famous painter of 16th century and also his contemporaries. A 13th century fortress exists at Gjirokastra that was extended by Ali Pasha in 1811. Presently, it houses the National Museum of Weapons. There is a good collection of medieval armory, shot down US reconnaissance aircraft among others. There are many mineral springs to be seen at this place.
The place of Korca has the Museum for medieval Art, the Museum of Education (the place where the first Albanian school was opened here). A listed bazaar quarter exists here. Visitors coming for Albania tours will have a great time in the country.
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