If you are looking for a vacation away from the stereotypical destinations of sun, sea and sand, a trip to Tirana, the capital of Albania, could be the ideal place to visit. This emerging capital has cleaned up its image since the 1990s and has an ongoing mission to create a beautiful, modern city where people want to be.

There is a great selection of different attractions to be found throughout this burgeoning city, ranging from historical monuments, religious buildings, modern boutiques, and green parks in the city center. Skanderbeg Square is the city center square where you’ll find a host of great restaurants and shopping opportunities, and the uniquely designed Natural History Museum and impressive Modern Science Museum are not too far away by car.

If you have organized Tirana car rental, you can easily pack everything you need for a day trip to the many places in the city. The stunning western beaches are very popular to spend the days and welcome visitors with warm waters and soft sands. There are also plenty of hills and farmland nearby that make tours and walks beautiful in the sun.

Nightlife in Tirana is celebrated for its trendy and often first-class venues. Many of these large and impressive clubs have been built in the last four or five years and are certainly on par with those found in other capitals. The area known as “Blokku” is famous for its high-quality bars and clubs and is close to the center of Tirana.