{"id":121853,"date":"2023-12-05T11:11:12","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T11:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/?p=121853"},"modified":"2023-12-05T11:11:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T11:11:12","slug":"spectacular-destination-is-one-of-the-cheapest-city-breaks-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/travel\/spectacular-destination-is-one-of-the-cheapest-city-breaks-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Spectacular\u2019 destination is one of the cheapest city breaks in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/Tirana-5099855.jpg?r=1701772483430\"><\/p>\n<p>Planning a city break? With prices soaring around the globe, it\u2019s becoming more challenging to find an affordable mini-break.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are still a few destinations where it\u2019s possible to travel without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n<p>Tirana, the capital of beautiful Albania, is one of the most affordable options for a city break and a fantastic choice for Britons looking to explore on a budget.<\/p>\n<p>Albania is fast becoming a popular tourist destination but Brits that head there soon will find the country is still something of a hidden gem.<\/p>\n<p>So what is there to do in Tirana?<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE <\/strong> <strong>Ryanair issues travel warning for \u2018disruption\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/Tirana-5099858.jpg?r=1701772483484\"><\/p>\n<p>Surrounded by mountains, one of the best ways to admire Tirana is from the top of Dajti mountain, easily reached on the city\u2019s cable car. At the top, tourists will find fantastic views of the city and a range of family-friendly activities.<\/p>\n<p>A tourist wrote on Tripadvisor: \u201cWe were very lucky that the day we chose to go to the Dajti Mountain by the Ekspres Cable Car, it was wall to wall sunshine and the panoramic views were spectacular.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the city, tourists can visit one of Tirana\u2019s museums, with Bunk\u2019Art 1 and 2 top of most travellers\u2019 lists.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Spain has one of Europe\u2019s prettiest winter cities[SPAIN] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Best country for retired British expats to move to named[EXPATS] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Sunny Spanish city has world\u2019s best quality of life[INSPIRATION] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/Aubergine-5099861.jpg?r=1701772483542\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Support fearless journalism<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Read The Daily Express online, advert free<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Get super-fast page loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Housed in the city\u2019s former bunkers, each museum delves into aspects of Albanian life under Enver Hoxha\u2019s dictatorship. To find out more about the fearsome techniques the dictator\u2019s secret service used to track citizens, head to the House of Leaves museum in the centre of the city.<\/p>\n<p>Tirana also has a thriving nightlife scene and tourists will find fantastic cocktail bars in the Blokku district. Expect to pay no more than \u00a36 or \u00a37 for a cocktail.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to restaurants, the city has tons of options. Look out for lamb or aubergine dishes or pick up a famous burek pastry from a local bakery.<\/p>\n<p>\u200cBrits visiting during spring or summer could also take a day trip to Durres, a nearby beach resort or head north to explore the countryside.<\/p>\n<p>It takes just over three hours to reach Tirana from London with budget flights on airlines including Wizz Air and Ryanair.<\/p>\n<p>Accommodation is much cheaper than in other European capitals with hotels on offer for around \u00a320 per person per night. Search for hotels and self-catered options on\u00a0Booking.com.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/travel\/articles\/1842197\/cheap-city-break-europe-tirana-albania\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Planning a city break? With prices soaring around the globe, it\u2019s becoming more challenging to find an affordable mini-break. 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