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Traveling in Albania

Travel to Albania 🇦🇱

Albania is a hidden treasure for motorcyclists, with coastal roads along the Adriatic, dramatic mountains and authentic villages that make every kilometer a discovery.

Capital: Tirana

Official Language: Albanian

Emergency Number: 112

Currency: Albanian Lek (ALL)

Cash is essential, cards are only accepted in some hotels, tourist restaurants, supermarkets in big cities and gas stations.

Freeway: 110-130 km/h

Road: 80-90 km/h

Localities : 50 km/h

Albania is located on the Balkan Peninsula, with beaches on the Adriatic and Ionian and mountains inland. Tirana is the modern and colorful capital, with a strong cultural and historical influence.

Climate

The climate is Mediterranean on the coast and continental inland, with hot, dry summers and cold winters.

Languages

The official language is Albanian. In some areas, Greek and Macedonian are spoken, as well as English in tourist areas.

Driving

Drive on the right. Some highways have tolls (manual or electronic).

Camping

Wild camping is generally prohibited, but tolerated in isolated rural areas. There are organized campsites.

Biker Zones

The roads along the Albanian Riviera and the mountainous routes inland are popular with motorcyclists.

Special Zones

Access to the historic centers of coastal towns such as Saranda and Durrës can be limited and parking is controlled.

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