Street in Albania
Chaos in this European country is also reflected in the state of the roads. Having a sense of guidance and listening to places is essential.
A Albania It is a destination of vacation Suitable for those looking for natural beauty, culture, rich history and affordable prices – compared to many other places in Europe.
There are stunning landscapes, there is a vast historical heritage, there is obvious hospitality in the places. But there is also Problems for those who drive in this country of the Balkans.
As road They are not the best. On the contrary. Theseo La Marca tells in what went through “Four hours of holes that look like grenade craters”.
Calling “irregular asphalt” is a compliment. There are stones and branches that even reach the driver’s body. “The temptation to give up and come back is great.”
The travel specialist warns: “Holes and a bad road in Google Maps: This is what you should wait when you board a car trip through Albania. ”
Therefore, your main tip is really this: Don’t trust Google Maps. If you are driving in Albania, no.
The country came out in 1990 of a communist regime, almost always led by Pernar Hoxha (and a decades that lasted decades). But it has undergone political instability, economic crises, a internal chaos. And the financial pyramid schemes were famous, which originated a collapse of millions and millions in 1997.
Returning to the roads, there is Roads with good pavement that don’t even exist on Google Maps; Mule rails are sometimes marked as motorways in Maps.
To drive in Albania, Theseo La Marca warns that, to drive in that country, it should not only depend on digital maps – to hear the inhabitants’ councils local. And have good sense of guidance help.
Another lesson that the expert leaves: expensive cars are delicate subject.
There is an obvious mixture of Mercedes, BMW, Audi or Luxury SUV, next to old and worn cars on the roads.
In one of the poorest countries in Europe, having top cars is a priority why? “Look at the streets. It needs large and robust cars,” replied a young local inhabitant.
