Albania - ?????

[johnneale]

Anybody been there ??? - How much for a cruising permit (or do you need it)
and the wife says "what about supermarkets" .

Is getting water & Diesel a problem ?

Basic question is - " are the natives friendly now? "

 

[Koeketiene]

Was deployed there 4 years ago - anarchy.

IMHO it will be at least 5 years before it becomes a place to spend your hols.
They have a big leap to make.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Local entrepreneurs like stealing boats so they can smuggle reluctant Albanians to Italy. If boat owners get in the way, they don't get in the way for long.

Check here

 

[Metabarca]

I don't think there's so much smuggling going on now from Albania, although there is some boat rustling in Montenegro (to sell to Russians etc.). Have heard of one or two people going there: one would be wise to moor near the Italian Carabinieri boats or HQ and ALWAYS leave someone on board. Supermarkets?? Hoho. Fuel is available, I'm sure: the roads are full of nicked Mercs. There is apparently a marina being built but it'll be a few years yet before it turns into another Croatia (the trick will be to go and visit just before it does!)-

 

[Roberto]

my father has been there a few weeks ago, with a group of other boats, maybe 3/4
they stopped at two major ports (can't remember the name) and in all it was quite quiet and basically safe

they inquired local police about going in other places, anchoring outside of ports, etc and they were told "sir you better not go"

I think tourism is still low in their priorities, in terms of both organization and safety