Tourism in its infancy, still: The Telegraph lauds Albanian coast, but stresses need for an airport in the south

The Telegraph is the next prestigious international media that issues a story about the beauties of Albania, Europe’s hidden paradise.

Moreover, the British daily goes even further, comparing the Albanian coast with that of Amalfi in Naples, Italy. The story bears a title in the form of a question: Is Albania Eastern Europe’s answer to the Amalfi Coast?

The story comes on the eve of the launch of the first direct flights between Tirana and London, from a low-cost company, which can prompt British tourists to channel their interest to Albania.

“Getting there was the next hurdle,” reads the story.

“There are direct flights from Gatwick to Tirana, but the prime coastline is a five-hour drive to the south.”

“Happily, Corfu is mere miles from Albania, and has an airport well serviced by easyJet, and plenty of ferries, which deliver you to the Albanian port of Saranda.”

So, The Telegraph emphasizes on the lack of an airport in the south of the country, just at the height of the debate over this airport, which seems that will be constructed by a Turkish consortium.

“In many ways, tourism is in its infancy, still”, reads the story.

“Why Albania? Because it’s somewhere different in Europe. It is not the Amalfi Coast, but it has a great charm of its own, and it was heavenly to be so isolated.”

“Still, I cannot help but think Albania’s innocence will be trampled on when its secret is out,” concludes the article.

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