Introducing Northern Albania
Notions of Albania as a wild frontier of bleak mountains and villages that time forgot have their roots in the north. The northern Albanian landscape is a mixture of rich wildlife, swamps and lagoons around Shkodra and the Adriatic Coast, and high, unforgiving mountains, Bjeshkët e Namuna (Accursed Mountains), in the northeast. Visits to these mountainous regions still involve some element of risk due to the revival of traditional blood feuds and the rise of organised crime. Tourists are unlikely to get caught up in this, but incidents, such as the shoot-out on a bus in early 2006, occasionally happen. The lowlands, including Shkodra and the main road corridor from Tirana to Montenegro, are perfectly safe.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Decision about Albania trip - include Macedonia and Montenegro/Croatia?
by journeytovalbona 13 April 2011
Hi! If you want to go to Montenegro, I would strongly advise getting in touch with Vlatko at www.hikingmontenegro.com. He has accommodatio…
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RE: Northern Albania Trekking Advice
by guesthousetheth 03 February 2011
there is another alternative road that leads you to Theth during winter period,, that road is open all winter season and its used by the…
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RE: Northern Albania Trekking Advice
by Jeroen 13 January 2011
If the road to Thethi is closed, the guesthouses will still be closed too as the locals travel up in summer only. Best check with the…
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