Balkan Holidays
- traveleurobalkan
- Sep 29, 2016
- 3 min read
Santorini, or Thira, is the top destination in Greece and among the most romantic destinations in the Greek islands and also in the world. Located in the Aegean Sea, in the Cyclades islands, Santorini island was the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in the world and what remains today is a submerged volcano and a caldera. Amazing villages has been constructed on the edge of this caldera, with Cycladic architecture and breathtaking view to the sea. Apart from the fabulous caldera villages, Santorini Greece is also famous for the romantic sunset, the volcano and the luxurious resorts. This Santorini travel guide will give you all the necessary information to organize your holiday.
Bianca is an exclusive resort, providing all the sophistication and comforts of a world-class hotel combined with a chalet ambiance and elegance of a private residence. The warmth of the interior massive wooden design in combination with clear stone surfaces brings the feeling of home away from home for each of our guests.
Contemporary master pieces of Montenegrin paintings, which are decorating the walls of the public lounge spaces, will delight the art lovers.
The Energy Clinic Spa Club is offering 25 meter indoor pool with a children pool, state of the art fitness center and large wellness area.
The 1992 elections in Albania ended 47 years of communist rule. The shaking off of the restrictive weight of the communist regime is expressed in the attitudes of freedom and fun found in the Albanian people, and the untamed colour schemes of the newly redecorated buildings here are a visual demonstration of this energetic rebirth. The oppression that stifled life here for years has been discarded and a "new lease on life" attitude is evident in this city. Tirana itself is an enticing mix of stern Soviet Bloc cement buildings, Ottoman minarets and 1930's Italian architecture, which juxtapose the wild colour schemes of newer buildings that have been redecorated by local artists. The religious buildings in Tirana are a wonderful mix of Christian and Muslim shrines, which speaks to its varied heritage and multi-cultural present. There is also a pulsing nightlife scene and Tirana is famous for its all night café culture...
Kruja (alb. Krujë) is a medieval town located 32 km northwest of Tirana and 20 minutes by car from the international Airport of Rinas. It is built 560 meters above sea level, on the slopes of Sari -Salltiku mountain.
What to see
Kruja Castle - was built during the 5th and 6th centuries and has an elliptical shape with a total area of 2,25 hectars. The surrounding walls are reinforced by nine towers, which served as an observation and signaling post during times of war. Within the walls of the castle there can still be found the remains of a few houses.
Museum of Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg - inside of Kruja Castle.
Ethnographic Museum - inside of Kruja Castle.
Traditional Bazaar - on the way to the castle, a medieval - type bazaar with traditional handicrafts such as filigree, alabaster, silver, copper, wooden made objects, wool carpets, etc. Its main pecularities are that all the shops are made of wood...
Apollonia, located 11km from Fier near the village of Pojan (Pojani), is one of the most well known archeological sites in the country. It is founded in 588 BC by the Greek colonists coming from Corinth and Corcyra near thye mouth of Vjosa River. Apollonia is one of 30 ancient towns dedicated to God Apollo. The site was already used by Corinthian traders and the Taulantii, an Illyrian tribe, who remained closely involved with the settlement for centuries and lived alongside the Greek colonists...
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