Are there whales in Albania?
Whales and dolphins are frequent guests in the offshore waters of the coastline, though the most common are cuvier’s beaked whale, sperm whale, short-beaked common dolphin, striped dolphin, while the common bottlenose dolphin may be observed all around the coast of Albania.
On which sea is most of Albania’s coastline?
Albania is a small country in Southern, Southeastern Europe and Western Balkans strategically positioned on the Adriatic and Ionian Sea inside the Mediterranean Sea, with a coastline of about 476 km (296 mi).
What sea is next to Albania?
the Adriatic Sea
Albania, country in southern Europe, located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula on the Strait of Otranto, the southern entrance to the Adriatic Sea. The capital city is Tirana (Tiranë).
Are there sharks in Albania?
Albania is located in the heart of Mediterranean, where are present about 40 shark species. The main threat to their survival is professional and sportive fishing in both of Albanian seas, Ionian and Adriatic seas, and the neighbor countries.
Are there bears in Albania?
Brown Bear – Albania is home to a very small population of bears. While attacks are exceptionally rare, even when encountered directly on foot, bears may become aggressive if they feel threatened or surprised in some way. The greatest number of attacks occurs when a mother is protecting her cubs.
Do palm trees grow in Albania?
Palm trees and aloe vera plants. Sea view with hotels and restaurants slightly visible to the left.
How long is the ferry from Saranda to Corfu?
The Saranda to Corfu route is operated by one ferry company with about 7 sailings per week. It connects the Albania with the Ionian Islands. The sailing time is 30 minutes.
How long is the ferry from Corfu to Albania?
The ferry from Corfu to Albania takes 30 minutes by speed boat or 70 minutes by ferry boat. Depending on the season, there are between 2 – 13 ferry departures per day. A ferry ticket costs between €18.00 – €23.80 for one adult for a one way ticket.
Is Saranda safe?
Saranda is a safe city. As two females we never felt in danger at any point. We found people to be very helpful and curious about what we thought of their country. The only very minor issue we had was with taxi drivers, they can be slightly over zealous about finding fares.