Situated in Southeastern Europe’s Balkan Peninsula, the nation of Albania holds a wide variety of biomes stretching from its Adriatic and Ionian coastlines to the Albanian Alps. The region is still very much an emerging country within the tourism industry, but its up and coming status means you’ll still find plenty of untouched sites, including pristine beaches, magical mountainscapes, and friendly residents. The country is home to just 2.8 million people, but attracts almost four million tourists per year.
Tirana sits as the capital of Albania, with Skanderbeg Square being one of the most visited locations. Here, you can find the Tirana International Hotel, the national opera house, the Orthodox Autocephalous Church, the Et’hem Bey Mosque. And the country’s national museum. The Pazari i Ri market is another popular destination in Tirana. Around this market are colorful facades and gorgeous terraces to sit and have a drink on. You might want to visit the Blloku district too, where its modernisation is drawing a young, cosmopolitan crowd.
The national currency of Albania is the Lek (ALL), and you can purchase Strite(STRI) in just a matter of minutes, no matter where you are in the country, from Tirana to Elbasan to Fier. Our exchange offers a series of secure payment options to make trading easier for you, including P2P trading, crypto deposits, and other third-party merchants such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and different credit card services.