{"id":1993,"date":"2026-02-10T13:21:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T13:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/albania360.ru\/?p=1993"},"modified":"2026-02-26T08:08:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T08:08:31","slug":"albania-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/albania-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Albania in Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<p>For many travelers, Albania in winter remains a mystery. Most people don\u2019t even know whether it snows here. And what to do in the mountains or at seaside resorts during the cold season is an even bigger enigma. This article will shed light on all these questions \u2014 and help you decide whether it\u2019s worth visiting Albania for Christmas, New Year\u2019s, or even for a skiing holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/zima-begin-article-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"albania in winter\" class=\"wp-image-2007\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em>Every region of Albania prepares for winter in its own way. Take a look at that second-floor balcony!<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/albania-in-winter\/#Albania_in_Winter_All_About_the_Weather\" >Albania in Winter: All About the Weather<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/albania-in-winter\/#Zone_One_The_Warmest_Part_of_the_Country\" >Zone One: The Warmest Part of the Country<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/albania-in-winter\/#Zone_Two_The_Balkan_Mountains\" >Zone Two: The Balkan Mountains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/albania-in-winter\/#Zone_Three_The_Albanian_Alps\" >Zone Three: The Albanian Alps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/albania-in-winter\/#Albania_in_Winter_Ski_Resorts\" >Albania in Winter: Ski Resorts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/albania-in-winter\/#Albanias_Seaside_Resorts_in_Winter\" >Albania\u2019s Seaside Resorts in Winter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/albania-in-winter\/#Christmas_and_New_Years_in_Albania\" >Christmas and New Year\u2019s in Albania<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/albania-in-winter\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u0430\u043b\u0431\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044f-\u0437\u0438\u043c\u043e\u0439-\u0432\u0441\u0435-\u043f\u0440\u043e-\u043f\u043e\u0433\u043e\u0434\u0443\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Albania_in_Winter_All_About_the_Weather\"><\/span><strong>Albania in Winter: All About the Weather<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, trips to Balkan cities for Christmas have become quite popular. Many people head to Belgrade or Zagreb for 3-5 days \u2014 enjoying the mild weather, cozy atmosphere, low prices, and famous Balkan hospitality. If you look at the map, you\u2019ll see that Tirana lies even farther south than these cities, meaning it\u2019s just as warm, affordable, and full of things to do in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/albania-on-world-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"363\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Albania on the world map<\/a> and all you need to know about it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its small size, Albania has <strong>three distinct climate zones<\/strong>, which vary greatly, especially in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u043f\u0435\u0440\u0432\u0430\u044f-\u0437\u043e\u043d\u0430-\u0441\u0430\u043c\u0430\u044f-\u0442\u0435\u043f\u043b\u0430\u044f\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zone_One_The_Warmest_Part_of_the_Country\"><\/span><strong>Zone One: The Warmest Part of the Country<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes <strong>the entire coastline and the capital city, Tirana<\/strong> \u2014 all cities located at sea level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the coldest winter months, <strong>average temperatures range from +5\u00b0C to +15\u00b0C (41\u00b0F to 59\u00b0F)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the key cities in this zone are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tirana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Durr\u00ebs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vlor\u00eb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dh\u00ebrmi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Himar\u00eb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saranda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ksamil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, temperatures <strong>rarely drop to 0\u00b0C (32\u00b0F)<\/strong>, and snow is a <strong>very rare<\/strong> sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The farther south you go, the warmer it gets \u2014 by a few degrees. For a winter seaside vacation, <strong>Saranda<\/strong> is the best choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/zimoi-pervaia-zona-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"saranda in january\" class=\"wp-image-2006\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em>Saranda in January. On a sunny day, temperatures reach about +18\u00b0C (64\u00b0F). If you look closely, the beach is empty, but the promenade is full of people enjoying a walk.<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u0432\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0430\u044f-\u0437\u043e\u043d\u0430-\u0431\u0430\u043b\u043a\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0435-\u0433\u043e\u0440\u044b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zone_Two_The_Balkan_Mountains\"><\/span><strong>Zone Two: The Balkan Mountains<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The second climate zone begins just <strong>30 km (about 19 miles) inland from the coast<\/strong>, stretching deeper into the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the map, this is everything south of Tirana but <strong>away from the sea<\/strong> \u2014 essentially, <strong>the Balkan Mountains<\/strong>, known for their moderate heights (peaks usually don\u2019t exceed 2000 meters).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The towns here are not perched on mountain peaks but nestled at more reasonable altitudes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>highest towns in Albania<\/strong> are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/pogradec\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3225\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pogradec<\/a><\/strong>, located on the shores of Lake Ohrid, and nearby <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/korce-korce\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1397\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kor\u00e7\u00eb<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 both sitting at <strong>700\u2013900 meters (2300\u20132950 ft) above sea level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Interesting Fact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite>This applies worldwide, not just in Albania. <strong>Roughly every 100 meters (328 feet) of elevation gain lowers the air temperature by about 1\u00b0C (1.8\u00b0F).<\/strong> This is a general rule, but anyone who hikes mountains knows how real it feels. So, if the coastal average is +5\u00b0C to +15\u00b0C, here in the mountains you can expect <strong>-2\u00b0C to +8\u00b0C (28\u00b0F to 46\u00b0F)<\/strong>.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the time, temperatures stay <strong>above freezing<\/strong>, but <strong>snow is possible<\/strong> in both Kor\u00e7\u00eb and Pogradec. Although it doesn\u2019t usually last long, there are winters when snow can stick around <strong>for a month or more<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another curious fact: <strong>There is no central heating in Albania.<\/strong> On the coast, people manage somehow, but in mountain towns where temperatures hover around freezing, it\u2019s a different story \u2014 and you can see how they cope in the photos below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2011\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/zima-zona-2-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"korcha albania winter central heating\" class=\"wp-image-2011\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A typical balcony of a regular house in Pogradec<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2012\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/zima-zona-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"pogradec in winter\" class=\"wp-image-2012\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Winter scene in Kor\u00e7\u00eb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><em>In the mountain regions, people heat their apartments with wood stoves<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u0442\u0440\u0435\u0442\u044c\u044f-\u0437\u043e\u043d\u0430-\u0430\u043b\u0431\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0435-\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043f\u044b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zone_Three_The_Albanian_Alps\"><\/span><strong>Zone Three: The Albanian Alps<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where Albania\u2019s <strong>highest mountains<\/strong> are found \u2014 the northern part of the country, known as <strong>The Accursed Mountains<\/strong> (or <strong>Bjeshk\u00ebt e Nemuna<\/strong> in Albanian). These peaks earned their ominous name because of their <strong>rugged, inaccessible terrain and sharp, fang-like summits<\/strong> that resemble the teeth of wild beasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For more on <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/albanian-alps-hiking-route\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4341\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">these mountains and the <strong>famous hiking trails<\/strong><\/a> through them \u2014 in <strong>summer<\/strong>, not winter \u2014 check out the article linked here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>During winter, <strong>the valleys of the Albanian Alps are completely cut off<\/strong>. The few residents \u2014 about 30 houses in total \u2014 <strong>move to the city for the season<\/strong>. While some people remain in the village of <strong>Theth<\/strong>, <strong>Valbona Valley<\/strong> becomes buried under <strong>at least 3 meters (10 feet) of snow every year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<cite>You might think this would be the perfect spot for a ski resort \u2014 but <strong>no<\/strong>, the mountains are so rugged that there\u2019s simply <strong>no space to build ski slopes or infrastructure<\/strong>.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/zima-zona-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"winter in albanian alps\" class=\"wp-image-2013\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em>Valbona Valley in the Albanian Alps, early November. In a week, all the leaves will fall, and by late November, snow will block access until spring.<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u0430\u043b\u0431\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044f-\u0437\u0438\u043c\u043e\u0439-\u0433\u043e\u0440\u043d\u043e\u043b\u044b\u0436\u043d\u044b\u0435-\u043a\u0443\u0440\u043e\u0440\u0442\u044b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Albania_in_Winter_Ski_Resorts\"><\/span><strong>Albania in Winter: Ski Resorts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s be brief but honest: <strong>there are no real ski resorts in Albania<\/strong>.<br>Even though over <strong>70% of the country is covered by mountains<\/strong>, Albania lies in a latitude where snow <em>does<\/em> fall, but not in large amounts \u2014 it melts quickly and is simply <strong>insufficient for a proper ski resort<\/strong>. As for the <strong>Accursed Mountains in the north<\/strong>, as you\u2019ve already read, they are incredibly <strong>remote and difficult to access<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Interesting Fact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite>Probably the closest <em>real<\/em> ski resorts to Albania are <strong>Kopaonik in Serbia<\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/montenegro\/montenegro-in-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kolasin in Montenegro<\/a><\/strong>. Further south, you won\u2019t find any serious skiing infrastructure.<br><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>But actually&#8230; I have to confess \u2014 there <strong>is<\/strong> technically one ski resort in Albania. I\u2019ve marked it on the travel map (link in the guide\u2019s header). It&#8217;s called <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/yE8xZavkFSNoBGnUA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big\u00ebll<\/a><\/strong>, located in the small village of <strong>Dardh\u00eb<\/strong>, just <strong>18 km from Kor\u00e7\u00eb<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, to give you a clear picture of what kind of &#8220;resort&#8221; this is, here are a few facts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total length of slopes: 3 km \u2014 yes, that&#8217;s all!<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great for <strong>beginners<\/strong>, but <strong>boring for pros<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vertical drop: less than 100 meters (330 feet)<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There\u2019s even a <strong>ski lift<\/strong> \u2014 though it&#8217;s a simple T-bar (drag lift). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Equipment rental: \u20ac18<\/strong>, ski pass for adults: <strong>\u20ac15 for a full day<\/strong> (cheaper for kids). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The season is <strong>very short<\/strong>, lasting just <strong>1\u20132 months<\/strong>, typically from late December to February \u2014 after that, <strong>the snow melts away<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Popular mostly among <strong>locals and day-trippers from Tirana<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Author&#8217;s opinion:<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite>Honestly, it feels more like a sledding hill back home than a ski resort. I\u2019ve been there \u2014 and my impression is that someone simply rented a part of a slope, installed a lift, and decided to call it a resort. Perfect for kids on sleds, but since it\u2019s in the middle of nowhere, <strong>I wouldn\u2019t recommend it as a destination<\/strong> \u2014 unless you\u2019re extremely curious.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/zima-bigell-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"albania ski resort\" class=\"wp-image-2008\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em>Yep, this is pretty much the whole resort.<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u043a\u0443\u0440\u043e\u0440\u0442\u044b-\u043d\u0430-\u043c\u043e\u0440\u0435-\u0437\u0438\u043c\u043e\u0439-\u0432-\u0430\u043b\u0431\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0438\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Albanias_Seaside_Resorts_in_Winter\"><\/span><strong>Albania\u2019s Seaside Resorts in Winter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here it\u2019s very simple: <strong>almost all tourist infrastructure is closed in winter<\/strong>, and <strong>there are practically no tourists<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>only<\/strong> seaside town that remains somewhat lively, where restaurants are open and you might even catch a bit of sun on a warm day, is <strong>Saranda<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And of course, <strong>Tirana<\/strong> is bustling year-round \u2014 but <strong>it\u2019s not on the coast<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Skip Ksamil<\/strong> \u2014 it&#8217;s a tiny village, and <strong>everything is shut down<\/strong> in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saranda, on the other hand, is home to <strong>many expats<\/strong>, and it&#8217;s <strong>the warmest region of Albania in winter<\/strong>. You can rent <strong>fantastic seafront apartments<\/strong> for just <strong>\u20ac300\u2013400 per month<\/strong>. In summer, these same apartments are rented <strong>per night for \u20ac30\u201340<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Everything about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/accommodation-in-albania\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"980\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accommodation and types of housing in Albania<\/a> and what to expect in winter \u2014 see full guide here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Useful to know:<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite>Saranda has one more advantage: <strong>daily high-speed ferries<\/strong> to the Greek island of <strong>Corfu<\/strong>, even in winter. The trip takes just <strong>25 minutes<\/strong>, covering only <strong>8 km (5 miles)<\/strong> of sea. You\u2019ll be in <strong>Greece<\/strong>, where it&#8217;s even warmer. You can go <strong>for a day trip or a week<\/strong>, as long as you have a <strong>Schengen visa<\/strong>. <em>All about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/ferries-from-albania-to-corfu-italy-and\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3288\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ferries in Albania<\/a> \u2014 check this article.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/zimoi-kurort-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"beach holidays in albania in winter\" class=\"wp-image-2014\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em>Saranda\u2019s main promenade in December. No tourists, but pleasant \u2014 around +12\u00b0C (54\u00b0F), and when the sun comes out, it warms up to +18\u00b0C (64\u00b0F).<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"\u0430\u043b\u0431\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044f-\u0437\u0438\u043c\u043e\u0439-\u043d\u043e\u0432\u044b\u0439-\u0433\u043e\u0434\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_and_New_Years_in_Albania\"><\/span>Christmas and <strong>New Year\u2019s in Albania<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Honestly? <strong>A fantastic idea!<\/strong><br>The <strong>perfect place<\/strong> to celebrate <strong>New Year\u2019s Eve<\/strong> in Albania is <strong>Tirana<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No snow<\/strong>, but comfortably mild \u2014 temperatures hover around <strong>+10\u00b0C (50\u00b0F) and higher<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All the infrastructure<\/strong> you need for a great holiday is there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A vibrant, living city that\u2019s <strong>much closer to Europe<\/strong> in spirit than people might think.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><strong>Author\u2019s tip:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<cite>Here\u2019s an ideal plan:<br>&#8211; <strong>Fly to Albania on December 30.<\/strong><br>&#8211; <strong>Celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve in Tirana.<\/strong> There are <strong>plenty of bars and restaurants<\/strong>, and both <strong>the food and hospitality<\/strong> will surprise you in the best way.<br>&#8211; On <strong>January 2<\/strong>, head for a <strong>relaxed winter seaside stay in Saranda<\/strong>. Sure, you may not swim, but <strong>you\u2019ll soak up plenty of sun<\/strong> \u2014 Saranda has <strong>over 300 sunny days a year<\/strong>!<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By the way, here\u2019s a link to everything about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/albanian-festivals-holidays-and-celebrat\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"494\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Albanian holidays<\/a> \u2014 what they celebrate and how long the festivities last.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/albania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/07\/zima-new-year-tirana.jpg\" alt=\"christmas in albania\" class=\"wp-image-2010\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em>Tirana\u2019s city center on December 29. Perfect New Year\u2019s weather \u2014 dry and warm.<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Albania in winter is still an <strong>undiscovered gem for tourists<\/strong>. <br>Sure, <strong>there are no real ski resorts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, <strong>it\u2019s up to you<\/strong>. But one thing is certain \u2014 <strong>a winter holiday in Albania is original, unique, and full of pleasant surprises<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2600\ufe0f <strong>Wishing you more sunshine and warmth on your <strong>Albanian winter<\/strong> adventure!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Resources to help you plan your dream trip to Albania<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f9f9fe\" class=\"wp-block-list has-background\">\n<li><strong>Car rental<\/strong> in Albania:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/discovercars.tp.st\/NFKR4hBU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; a major international resource<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/localrent.tp.st\/wI01Xpne\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/localrent.tp.st\/wI01Xpne\" target=\"_blank\">LocalRent<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; the leader in the Albanian car rental market. Very low deposits, even in cash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hotels and apartments<\/strong> throughout the country: <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/PT8VVNUE\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/PT8VVNUE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com<\/a> &#8211; large online booking platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tours, excursions and activities<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/5raeFFNJ\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/5raeFFNJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GetYourGuide<\/a> &#8211; more than 800 tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/rj3VDhg0\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/rj3VDhg0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viator<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; 1050+ excursions and activities throughout the country<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internet and Calls<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/yesim.tp.st\/j3pUK5Gc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yesim<\/a><\/span> &#8211; unlimited or prepaid data packages in Albania.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drimsim.tp.st\/AGc3rJya\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drimsim.tp.st\/AGc3rJya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DRIMSIM<\/a> &#8211; universal SIM card (or eSIM) in any country in the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taxi and airport transfer<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/intui.tp.st\/qfOWt5xS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intui.Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many travelers, Albania in winter remains a mystery. 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