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. Shopping in Tirana is always a pleasure

 Shopping in Albania takes a whole new meaning with its freshness and quality of products. The main items bought from the shops of Albania include carpets, filigree silver and copper, ceramics, needle works and woodcarvings. Visitors can try the old markets for buying authentic Albanian products. Of course, while Shopping in Albania go for bargaining as it is common with foreigners as well as locals.

Visitors looking for activities in Albania will find Shopping in the capital city of Tirana worth the effort. There are numerous malls as well as smaller shopping galleries. The QTU Center located along the Duress highway is a huge complex that has supermarket, an underground parking area, free shuttle bus service. As it location is at the city center, the QTU Center is visited by both local and foreigners.

Restorants and bar

There are some surprises waiting for you at every corner of Tirana. Visitors looking for things to do in Albania will find Restaurants and Bars worth visiting. There are chic cafes to be found in Tirana which are filled with young people who drink, talk and enjoy themselves. The warm summer of Tirana make you to come back here every time. One can go for some cocktails opposite Enver Hoxha's Villa in Bllok and also to the many international restaurants, wine bars and clubs in the capital.

There are endless choices of Restaurants and Bars in Albania to have a great day. Restaurant "Mjelma" is located in Drilon. One can taste the delicious dishes under the freshness of trees and the sweet Drilon springs. A nice selection here would be fish "Koran" that are prepared in many different ways. Another eatery nearby is Restaurant "Driloni", which provides a panoramic view of Dirlon, and in the springs one can taste traditional local and European cuisines. This bar-restaurant is located in the center of a beautiful park.

Visitors coming for Albania tours will find the Albanian Restaurants and Bars quite lively and relaxing.

Cuisine in Albania

The sumptuous lunch that every typical Albanian restaurant serves pleases foodies. The lunch features a plate of salad and a main dish. The salad is usually prepared with fresh green vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, and olives. A pinch of salt, olive oil and vinegar are also added. Tourists can also order for other variety of salads. These are Albanian potato salad, Bean Salad, Cabbage Salad, Albanian Tossed Salad and Tomato and Pepper Salad.

You will simply love tasting the main dish which consists of meat and vegetables. Tourists can also choose their own menu from the wide array of options. Within the vegetable menu list you can find other items namely Fergese of Tirana with peppers, Stuffed aubergines with cheese, Albanian Pies and baked leeks. You must not miss to have a taste of the mouthwatering Albanian vegetable pie namely Byrek.

Those who are an avid-lover of seafood can visit the coastal regions of Durres, Vlore and Sarande. You can also taste a number of soups and appetizers in the various restaurants. The popular soups are Potato and cabbage soup, Soup with Lemon, Bean Jahni soup and Tarator. The favorite appetizers are Dolma, Chicken Livers, pickled Cabbage and Eggplant appetizer.

 To give your lunch or dinner a perfect finish you can order some desserts. Check out desserts like Muhalebi, Llokume, Revani, Kadaif and Sultjash, Ashure.