'I went to Albania with only £100 - this is what it's really like' As a sat sipping on my latte — one of many choices on the menu in this avid coffee drinking city — the aroma of cigarette smoke wafted past me.
Tirana, Albania's capital, may not be the first destination that comes to mind when thinking of somewhere to go for a short break, but perhaps it should be.
Harsh, utilitarian Soviet-style structures stand side-by-side with vibrant, colourful villas; a contrast that mirrors Tirana’s evolution from a temporary capital to a burgeoning tourist hub.
Prices range from 500 LEK (£4.22) to 1500 LEK (£12.65) per dish, and pastries can be found as low as 150 LEK (£1.27).
Just over three hours by plane from the UK, Tirana is compact and easily walkable, with its main attractions conveniently close and surprisingly affordable.
