Tourist numbers expected to rise as visitors flock to explore the magic of Albania
Once perceived only as a place that the daring and brave would visit, Albania is now coming into her own, exposing all her geographical wonders and historical wounds to the intrigued masses in search of something rare and unspoiled. It’s no wonder then that Albania’s tourist guide has been falling off the shelves when the country was declared the number 1 in the Lonely Planet’s Top 10 destinations for 2011.
Ravin Maharajah, Partner of the 5* Lalzit Bay Resort & Spa in Albania comments:
“Tourism in Albania is at such an exciting stage in its life cycle. It’s a very exciting time to be involved in the country. We are seeing rapid growth in tourism along Albania’s coastline – and expect it to go from strength to strength as this little known slice of the Mediterranean increases in popularity.
“Indeed, major UK tour companies like Saga are now bringing in British holiday-makers keen on seeing the delights that Albania can offer.”
Durres, one of the most popular destinations in Albania is the second largest city as well as one of the oldest and most financially important ports in the country. An estimated 600,000 international tourists every year are drawn to Durres by the warm sea waters, sandy beaches and wondrous abundance of historical must-sees such as the Byzantine Forum, Roman Thermal Baths and City Walls.
The Adriatic is a very popular yachting destination and The Mediterranean Boat Show will be taking place in Durres on the 11th and 12th June and will serve all countries bordering on the Adriatic and Ionian coasts as well those located around the Mediterranean Sea. This event will certainly bring a great number of boating enthusiasts to Durres helping further to build Albania’s tourism market and indeed its economy.
In addition, Durres is now more easily accessible with a new duel 4 lane motorway connecting the second city to the capital Tirana and on to the Kosovan border, further boosting tourism. And it is such growth that is spelling positive news for Albania´s property market with evidence of more and more potential property investors being attracted to the emerging market eager to reap large rewards.
The Albanian government too is actively encouraging property and hotel development in primary locations along the coast to accommodate the increased arrival of visitors. Lalzit Bay, just north of Durres, is one area that is certainly feeling the benefits of increased visitor numbers and direct foreign investment.
Partner of Lalzit Bay Resort and Spa, the luxury beachfront resort development in the heart of the bay, Ravin Maharajah further adds,
“At Lalzit Bay Resort and Spa we are offering savvy investors the opportunity to become a part of this growth economy. Investors can purchase studios, one or two bedroom apartments or villas in a divine Mediterranean location from as little as €29,000, a fraction of the cost of buying a home in one of the more established European resorts. Owners also have the benefit of a fabulous beachfront holiday resort to enjoy with family and friends or to rent out to holiday makers.”
Lalzit Bay Resort and Spa will provide 5 star amenities, service and first rate luxury, making it one of the most desirable resort destinations in the Eastern Mediterranean as well as an attractive investment choice with strong rental opportunities.
For more information contact Lalzit Bay Resort & Spa on 0845 125 8600 or visit www.lalzitbay.com.