Nestled between the stunning Adriatic Coastline, just 37km west of the city and the inviting Dajti Mountain National Park to the east, which can be reached by cable car from the city, the location of the Albanian capital couldn’t be better.
The city is small enough to get around on foot, the locals are friendly and welcoming, there’s some great food on offer and a large expat community of ESL teachers and NGO workers that bring a little international influence to this vibrant Balkan capital.
The best part of visiting any city is exploring, and while it’s great to see the main attractions, there’s no better way to experience a city than to tie up your laces and hit the pavements.
From the ‘bus station’ (it’s just a stop at the end of the line) near the Et’Hem Mosque and the Clocktower to the east of Skanderbeg Square, look for a bus for Linze.