Food and wine tourism are always becoming more of a reason for travelers, a new trend in the tourism industry. People travel to new places in search of new experiences and unique tastes. They wish to come close with nature and its productions, to feel the natural flavors of vegetables and meat grew locally. Away from genetic and chemical treatments spread all over the world.
Albania is the right place, for this reason, still offering local and natural products grown at home gardens or small farmhouses. With the development of the tourism industry in the last few years, this asset of Albania is becoming a competitive advantage. This invaluable treasure for Albania food is coming alive and bringing out the old grandma’s recipes all over the country. You can taste all these gastronomic treasures of food and wine with the most competitive prices in the region.
Austrian newspaper, Kurier, defines that the real treasure of Albanian tourism is gastronomy which is an excellent combination of Italian, Greek and Turkish influences. If, during your trip to Albania, happen to visit the remote areas of villages in the Albanian Alps or the small villages of south Albania. It is sure you will find original recipes and traditional local dishes.
All guesthouses created on the way of the hiking trails all over the country are, but especially in the Albanian Alps, offer local traditional food. With local recipes and products grown locally in their region. Guests can help collect fresh vegetables from the garden itself.
Agro-tourism farms are also emerging in every region from north to south with productions according to the specifics of that area. Wineries, cheese factories, olive oil factories, beer factories, the distillery of brandies, and Albanian raki can always be integrated or constitute the core of your trip in Albania.
The best example in for Albanian food, who has gained an international reputation, is ‘Mrizi I Zanave’. Am agro-tourism farm and restaurant, placed in Fishte, Lezha in north Albania. They have used Slow Food techniques to bring with a touch of modernity the old traditional recipes.
Indulge your passion for nature combined with food and wine on a customized tour in Albania, an experience that you will treasure long after your trip is over.
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