A stone’s throw from Greece and Italy, Albania is rapidly changing into one of many hottest vacation spots in Europe.
Nonetheless comparatively untouched, this Balkan nation of two.8 million folks is well certainly one of Europe’s most cost-effective locations.
With dazzling seashores, stunning landscapes, eclectic delicacies, and pleasant locals, Albania is just like Greece – minus the crowds and sky-high costs.
The jewels within the crown of this Adriatic paradise are Lukova and Ksamil, two resorts on the Albanian Riviera with seashores the journey business (and TikTok) have hailed because the ‘Maldives of Europe’.
Usually, the Albanian Riviera has been rising in recognition, thanks, partially, to its standing as an up-and-coming vacation spot for music and wellness festivals. However whereas Ksamil has been gaining traction over the previous yr or so, Lukova stays fairly undiscovered.
The village is a brief boat journey from the Greek island of Corfu and below an hour’s drive from the southern Blue Eye, a wonderful mountain spring which is certainly one of Albania’s prime points of interest. So when you tire of enjoyable by the crystal-clear water or absorbing the nation’s vibrant historical past, you gained’t be wanting issues to do.
Right here’s what to learn about this hidden gem…
get to Lukova
The most effective methods to succeed in Lukova from the UK is to fly to Corfu and catch the ferry to Saranda, at a price of £22 per particular person.
From there, it’s a 25-minute drive to Lukova. You may rent a automobile or catch a minibus heading North.
You may also fly to Tirana, the capital of Albania, and make the four-hour drive to Lukova or catch this bus, which takes round 5 hours.
What the climate is like in Albania
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The south of Albania has a Mediterranean local weather, with heat summers and chilly, wet winters.
One of the best time to go to is through the summer time months, from June to September, when the temperature reaches highs of 30°C and the water is ideal to swim in.
The place to remain in Lukova
Travelling in Could or October, through the shoulder season, is a good suggestion if you wish to lower your expenses on lodging – with Reserving.com lodge costs (for a 3* lodge, rated ‘distinctive’) begin from round £21 per night time in Could, in comparison with £57 in August.
In addition to motels being cheaper in Could, the flights throughout this month are among the most cost-effective all year long, particularly when you journey to Tirana.
If you wish to go in the summertime months although, June is the most cost effective months of the nice and cozy season to journey to Lukova.
What to do in Lukova
Initially, Lukova is a seaside city, so it is sensible that is certainly one of its prime points of interest.
Whereas it’s fairly untouched (Lukova seaside solely has 30 opinions on Tripadvisor), folks adore it. It’s no shock: Lukova is among the solely sandy seashores on this a part of Albania.
GLM on Tripadvisor wrote: ‘Lukova seaside is among the most stunning seashores in Albania with white sand and delightful clear blue/inexperienced sea.
‘It’s not very large however not very small both. Few bars and eating places as nicely. The mountain is simply in entrance of you.
‘I’m again there subsequent yr once more and I can’t wait.’
Whereas a visit to Lukova is usually about enjoyable, there are different issues to do, equivalent to mountaineering to the hidden Church of Saint Friday (Kisha e Shën e Premtes) which sits on a hill simply out of Lukova’s primary city.
Since Lukova is so excessive up, there are a great deal of spots to look at the sundown and easily benefit from the pure environment.
Prime 5 Lukova points of interest:
The highest issues to do in Lukova in accordance with Tripadvisor embody:
- Lukova seaside
- Lukova terraces
- Blue Paradise seaside
- Hire a kayak
- Take a ship journey
If meals is extra your factor, there are a number of nice eating places in Lukova, each on the seaside and within the city.
One restaurant on the seaside sits on prime of an outdated bunker which was constructed by communists through the Chilly Battle – a key a part of Albania’s historical past.
Excessive Seashore Lukova is a superb spot to look at the sundown from the seaside and Joni gives stunning views over the Ionian sea. Right here, you may get a recent seafood or meat dish for below £10.
Relying on the place you go in Albania, you may get a meal at a reasonable restaurant for £3 to £5. Beer is affordable, too, going for about £2 a bottle.
In response to budgetmytrip.com, these visiting Albania can anticipate to spend round £67 a day or much less on meals, drinks and actions.
Flights to Lukova:
London to Corfu
Flights to Corfu in June, July and August begin from £85, £105 and £161 respectively.
Flights to Corfu in Could, September and October begin from £101, £110 and £108 respectively.
London to Tirana
Flights to Tirana in June, July and August begin from £25, £48 and £141 respectively.
Flights to Tirana in Could, September and October begin from £25, £56 and £73 respectively.
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