Visit South Albania: Your Gateway to Southern Albanian Adventures
Explore Southern Albania's hidden gems: beaches, history, and culture. Your adventure starts here with expert travel advice and local insights.
Visit South Albania is a tourist information center in Tirana, Albania, offering resources for exploring the southern region's beaches, historical sites, and cultural experiences. It serves as a starting point for planning your journey through this diverse and beautiful area.
A brief summary to Visit South Albania
- Rruga Tish Dahia, Tirana, 1001, AL
- +355696088885
- Visit website
Local tips
- Plan your trip during the shoulder season (May-June or September-October) for pleasant weather and fewer crowds.
- Bring cash, as many local establishments, especially outside Tirana, may not accept credit cards.
- Learn a few basic Albanian phrases to enhance your interactions with locals.
- Check bus routes and times in advance, but be prepared for potential schedule changes.
- Consider a free walking tour in Tirana to learn about the city's history and culture before heading south.
Getting There
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Walking
From Skanderbeg Square, walk south along Rruga Murat Toptani, then turn right onto Rruga Tish Dahia. Visit South Albania will be on your left. The walk is approximately 10-15 minutes. No costs involved.
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Public Transport
Take any bus that stops near the National Museum of History. From there, walk a few minutes east to Rruga Tish Dahia. Visit South Albania will be on your left. A single bus ticket costs 40 Lek.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available throughout Tirana. Ask your driver to take you to Rruga Tish Dahia. The fare from the city center should be between 300-500 Lek. Be sure the driver activates the taximeter at the start of the ride.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Visit South Albania
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The Taproom by Pan’s Microbrewery
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Tirana e Re, Sheshi Wilson
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Mosaic Home
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Rruga " Abdyl Frashëri "
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SPAGHETTI WESTERN
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Pamje nga rruga "Myslym Shyri"
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Pizza Seni
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Tek Zgara Tironës
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Liqeni i Tiranës
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Kisha Katolike Zemra e Krishtit
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Sky Hotel Tirana
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St. Procopius Church, Tirana
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Holocaust Memorial
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Zgara e Tironës 2
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Unmissable attractions to see
SPIDER-MAN Mural
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GAIA - Wild Drawing (Mural)
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DO NOT JUDGE - Artez (Mural)
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Rainbow buildings
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Diga e liqenit
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Parku Zoologjik i Tiranës
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Heart Tunnel
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Blloku
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Love Lock
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Rruga Lidhja e Prizrenit
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TIRANA
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Enver Hoxha's Former Residence
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Colonial Cocktails Academy Tirana
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Lulishte Ismail Qemali
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Taiwan Pool
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Essential places to dine
Zafferano Restaurant
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Oh, Lola!
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Lakror’Ane - Traditional Food
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Restaurant Metropol traditional albanian and italian food
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Eden Breeze Fish Restaurant
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El Gaucho Tirana
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Mono Tirana Restaurant
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Divin Restaurant
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Trumza Restaurant
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SeaSoul Tirana
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Ristorante Italiano Vita99
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Numma Bistro Club
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Saray Albania
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EJA RESTAURANT
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Ujvara Resto Lounge & Gourmet
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Kalamendja - Gift Shop
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Baby Shop Albania
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Kristal Center
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Glowfashionalbania
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Expats In Albania
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Lunariaa.eu
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Tradita Shqiptare
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Style Trend 2
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Unic
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Class Collection Tiranë
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LeFutur
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Artifiko Gift Shop
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Unic Shop Albania
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Souvenir Store Tirana
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Dyqani Nostalgji Shqiptare
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Egan's Bar
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Mist Lounge
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Noma Tirana
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Vena Vinoteka Tirane Wine Shop
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DE'BAR
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Bar 18° Wine Bar
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Besi’s BAR
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Baza Bar
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Rehat (mezze & drinks)
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Izzy Living Tirana
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Traffic Public Bar
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Bunker1944 Lounge
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Mi-To Tirana
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Small and more…
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Cheers Irish Pub
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Nightclubs & after hour spots
Urgjenca Club
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LaLa's Club
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Bar Lounge Vinap
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HOBO Tirana
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Omnia Club Tirana
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Tunnel Club
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De Charme Club
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Underground Agimi
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Buda Club
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The Bar Velvet
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Living Room Antik
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Checkpoint Club
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