Europe
Albania
Wild beaches, mountain villages, castles and bunkers. Say përshëndetje, and enjoy the welcome!
- Local time
- 13:43
- Currency
- ALL
- Calling code
- +355
- Capital
- Tirana
- Languages spoken
- Albanian
Respect & manners
- Careful: Albanians often nod for "no" and shake the head for "yes".
- Hospitality is sacred: accept coffee or raki if offered.
- Tipping: rounding up or about 10% is appreciated.
- Cash is still common outside the big towns.
- Drive carefully: road quality varies a lot.
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