Diving

DIVING ALBANIA PRACTICALITIES




PRACTICALITIES


Currency

Albanian lek (ALL)


Official languages

Albanian


Time

GMT + 1


Calling code

+355


Area codes

Durrës: 52, Tirane: 42, Elbasan: 545, Korçë: 824, Shkodër: 22, Vlorë: 33, Berat: 32, Gjirokastër: 84


Internet TLD

.al


Shopping

Generally shops are open from 8am to 9pm. In summer season there is a lunch break between 12 and 4pm.


National holidays

New Year’s Day January 1
Orthodox Christmas January 6
Summer Day March 16
Nevruz Day March 23
Easter movable feast
Orthodox Easter movable feast
May Day May 1
Lesser Bajram movable feast
Greater Bajram movable feast
Independence Day November 28
Liberation November 29
Christmas December 25 & 26


National dish

gyro – dish consisting of roasted lamb and pita bread
fÏrgese tiranÏ – spicy dish consisting of liver, eggs and tomatoes
tavÏ kosi / tavÏ elbanasi – lamb with yoghurt sauce
oriz më tamel – rice pudding


Electricity

Albania’s electricity runs on 220V/50Hz.


Passport/Visa

Citizens of European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand do not need visa for entry into Albania. Only a valid passport is required.


Useful numbers

Ambulance: 17
Fire Brigade: 18
Police: 19