Holidaying in Albania

British tabloid newspaper MailOnline makes a strong case for taking one's next holidays in Albania, a country that in past decades seemed to have more in common with North Korea than its European neighbours.

Although visitors are nowhere near as numerous as next-door Greece, the country seemingly has much to offer, including the historical centre of Gjirokastra which, along with nearby Berat, embodies a remarkable architectural legacy running from the 4th century BCE to the Ottoman era. The area was first inscribed in the UNESCO world heritage list in 2005, and subsequently extended in 2008.

Even if the article is not enough to convince readers to reach for the telephone to call their travel agent, the photos of Gjirokastra and environs are certainly impressive.