Summer Flight Timetable for Flights to Albania
(Version 5 Effective 05 March 2021)
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
KALA Festival Dhermi, Albania
Kala is a boutique festival that takes place in Dhërmi, a stunning beach location on the Albanian Riviera.
During the day you can enjoy paradisiacal beaches, excursions to explore the unspoilt surroundings, wellness activities, heavenly food, and laid-back music selections. At night, our seaside venues host a cherry-picked selection of DJs and live acts that will keep you dancing under the stars until the early hours.
Expect a wide range of quality music, blissful beach days, an intimate atmosphere and the best crowd of music lovers and welcoming locals.
Kala is the newest Albanian festival that takes place in June in the village of Dhërmi and surroundings, included some stunning and secret beaches along the Albanian Riviera accessible only by boat. It is the first international music festival in the country that was launched in 2018 and has been already named as one of the best summer festivals in the world. During the one-week event, some of the best European DJs spin their top hits.
All tickets include accommodation and festival wristband. This is to avoid overinflated rates during the festival week, ensure sustainable prices for Kala for this year and beyond, and provide a smoother festival experience for our guests.
Having a comfy bed to rest after a little too much dancing is one of the aspects that make Kala different from other festivals. There are options for everyone, from cosy 3-star hotels to exotic beach huts and swish 5-star hotels, all at excellent prices.
The Kala festival organise boat transfers from the Corfu port to Himara for passport control, then the final leg of the trip is done by bus. You will be dropped at a transfer point near your accommodation in Dhërmi.
More information and ticket reservations at: https://kala.al/
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South Outdoor Festival Borsh, Albania
South Outdoor Festival is a celebration of everything that can be enjoyed outdoor. It celebrates sports, culture, tradition, music, nature and culinary. It gathers most popular outdoor activities in 4 days event, and it take place in different locations of Southern Coastal Region of Albania every year.
The festival invites participants from all over the country and the whole Europe to join, compete and have fun, spread the joy, and experience unique beauty of nature, food, culture, tradition of south Albania.
The locations that we select for our event are characterized by an extraordinary geological diversity, a blend of sea, mountains and amazing natural resources, as well as unique villages, cultural heritage, tradition and delicious cuisine that makes it ideal for all sorts of outdoor activities and a perfect tourism destination.
An amazing array of musical talent, with acts and staging far better than most free festivals, will perform each day, and local beer, cider, and food vendors will be available for all the participants. Thanks to our amazing sponsors and our hardworking as well as community volunteers, our festival continues to remain free to the thousands of attendees (over 3,000 in 2017 and more than 6,000 in 2018) each year!
The festival also hosts Air activities like Paragliding from Llogara, Trike Flyings and Hot air balloning from Borsh, Ground activities like Climbing and canyoning in Gjipe Canyon, mountain biking and Jeep safari from Borsh. And also, water
activities like scuba diving, Stand up Paddle Monster and Kayaking from Jala and sailing, windsurfing from Borsh.
More information and ticket reservations at: https://festival.south.al/
Turtle Fest, Drymades Dhermi, Albania
Turtle Fest is the largest summer festival in Albania dedicated to electronic music that takes place every July at the stunning beach of Drymades, probably one of the best in Europe, near the hamlet of Dhërmi. Turtle Fest brings together some of the best local and international DJs who play their music in a spectacular location in front of the beautiful Ionian Sea.
One of the Best Festivals in the Ioan sea and the beautiful coast of Albania. Turtle Fest will represent to you an unforgettable summer. Your summer Music festival. Where music meets the sea. Jumping with the whole world behind us!
The next adventure is only one wave away!
Turtle Fest is not directly responsible for accommodation however does suggest several hotels with their reservation numbers listed on their website.
Dedicated Transport from these places in Albania (Please contact this nr to reserve: +355 69 232 8255 Top Albania Tours)
Tirane – Drymades – Tirane
Jale – Drymades – Jale
Himare – Drymades – Jale
Anywhere from Kosovo – Drymades – Anywhere to Kosovo please contact Rave Travel.
From Macedonia and Montenegro please contact:
Rave Travel +38349759859 info@rave-travel.com
More information and ticket reservations at: https://turtle-fest.com/
Peza*n Fest, Peza Tirana, Albania
Every September, in the lovely village of Peza, located just one hour from Tirana, Peza*n Fest takes place. A beautiful musical festival that signals the end of summer, it has seen some famous local and international artists grace its stage in recent years. Peza*n Fest is a good occasion to discover the outskirts of Tirana and visit less touristic parts of the city.
Peza N’Fest is an annual music concert organized by the Tirana Municipality as a commemoration of the anniversary of the liberation of the country, each September 16.
The concert is a mix of music shows and art exhibitions whose focus is the history and culture of Albania. It also honours those who fought and were martyred in their fight to liberate the city.
More information at: https://www.facebook.com/Pezanfest/
Fustanella Festival, Girokastra, Albania
For tradition, folklore, and typical Albanian music, avoid the coast and Tirana and head to Gjirokastër, the most important cultural town in Albania. Once here, take part in the Fustanella Festival, one of the best traditional festivals of the Balkans hosted in the stunning Gjirokastër Fortress, a must-visit place in town. Prepare to dance and sing traditional Albanian songs for three entertaining days.
The term ‘fustanella’ refers to an Albanian traditional piece of cloth worn by men from the 8th century. It is a sort of kilt but in a white colour. Nowadays, the tradition to wear this type of cloth remains solely in the South of the country, in the region of Gjirokastër, during festive events.
"The beautiful thing about this 3-day festival is that it will reinvigorate not only Gjirokastra, but the whole of southern Albania because of bringing together different bands from Indonesia, Italy, the UK and Morocco. It is remarkably interesting to note that what we think of as unique in Albania is in fact a cultural linking bridge even with other countries considering that polyphonic elements are also found in other cultures,".
Gjirokastra is also the host of traditional folklore festival held every five years since the late 1960s bringing together regional and Albania Diaspora to celebrate the country's intangible cultural heritage.
An excursion to Gjirokastër gives the opportunity to every traveller to immerse him/herself into an authentic and traditional Albania, reflecting the habits and customs from the past.
More information at: https://www.facebook.com/fustanellafestival/
Beer Festival Korça, Albania
Korça is home to the most famous brewery in Albania, Korça Beer, and every August it dedicates to this tasty drink one of the most beautiful and funniest summer festivals in the Balkan Peninsula, the Korça Beer Festival. The event is a great occasion to discover one of the most important towns in Albania, often overlooked by tourists attracted by the more famous destinations in the country.
Korca Beer Fest is the biggest event in Albania.
Within 5 days, over 100,000 people visit the festival. The large number of visitors is mostly due to basic festival principles: free entrance, an exceptional music program, and a wide range of foreign and domestic beer brands.
Korca Beer fest was founded in year 2007. In six years of its existence over 500 000 visitors could have seen more than 100 free music performances and tasted a lot of beer brands.
More information at: http://www.festaebirres.com/site/index.php?chlang=EN
Unum Festival, Shengjin Albania
UNUM Festival is a house and techno festival, returning for a second time upon the shores of Shëngjin, Albania.
The tranquil vistas of the Albanian Riviera serve as UNUM Festival's setting; characterised by the concept of unity ("unum" meaning "one" as a whole in Latin) the coastal celebration merges music, beautiful environs, and positive vibes.
Unum Festival is characterized by five simple elements of life; music, sand, pines, the sea and the mountains.
The golden beach of Rana e Hedhun is the place where the festival will host 50 international and local acts over the course of 5 days and 4 nights.
UNUM Festival’s adoption of the minimal sound of the underground is evident going by the genre leaders that are again first to drop. Due to the ill-fated 2nd edition falling in the middle of the pandemic 2021’s edition will look to make up for it. Returning for its 2nd edition the festival will be Ricardo Villalobos, Seth Troxler, Priku, Praslea, tINI, Sonja Moonear, Shaun Reeves, Raresh, Cesar Merveille, Dyed Soundorom, Leon and that is just for starters.
Albania’s UNUM Festival seems to be one of the front runners for summer good times and with a very good cause. The festival that will be taking place non-stop between Thursday, June 3rd, and Monday, June 7th at Albania’s Rana e Hedhun Beach in Shengjin has already drawn the attention of the discerning festival-goer with the insane line-ups that they lock-in.
More information at: https://unumfestival.com
ION Festival, Dhermi Albania
ION is a different kind of music event, one where you’re invited to get outside the usual festival fences and have a real holiday experience.
For everyone who chooses to come with us on this extended summer party, ION will be a week filled with new encounters and 3,000 like-minded friends, all soundtracked by electronic music’s best artists.
Incorporating much of what we had planned for September 2020 with some extra ingredients on top, ION 2021 has been developed around three key principles: uniting the underground community, exploring new frontiers and enveloping a sustainable mindset.
This week-long duration gives our handpicked artists space to breathe and flex their musical acumen across eight custom-imagined stages. Playing at least one set each, with many scheduled for multiple jaunts, attendees will gain unprecedented access to every facade of their personality.
Harbouring an unquenchable desire to converge on the shores of Dhërmi in September 2021, we can now confirm the artists joining us on this Albanian adventure. A large portion of the original line-up has been replicated, complemented by several new additions…
More information and ticket reservations at: https://www.ionalbania.com
Anjunadeep Explorations, Dhermi Albania
Travel to the fabled Ionian coast for five nights of music, connection and discovery at Explorations Festival. The stunning scenery of Albania meets the beats of underground electronic music at this festival retreat.
Explorations features five nights and six days of carefully curated music showcasing the diverse sound of Anjunadeep, along with excursions and wellness programming soundtracked by label artists. Our biggest event to date, Explorations will celebrate the ideals of discovery and connection behind the label’s sound and its global community of fans. The boutique festival plays host to almost 50 label artists, including Lane 8, Yotto, Dusky, Moon Boots, Eli & Fur, 16BL, Luttrell, Jody Wisternoff and James Grant, who’ll all be gracing the main stage throughout the week. A diverse roster of label talent will appear across four stages, including rising stars Marsh, CRi and Tim Engelhardt, alongside Martin Roth, Just Her, Gacha Bakradze and Baltra. Live acts include Way Out West, boerd and Cubicolor, while Jaytech, Michael Cassette and Tom Middleton fly the flag for the classic Anjunadeep sound.
The hidden gem of the Explorations site is Gjipe, an untouched beach cove accessible by boat, which sees surprise, unannounced b2b sets each day. Alongside the eclectic mix of music stages and beachside dancefloors, Explorations will encompass a holistic wellness program focused on restoration and relaxation. Attendees will have access to activities such as blissful beach massages, sunset yoga, and meditation classes overlooking the Ionian Sea. In the spirit of Explorations, attendees are encouraged to discover the Riviera’s natural wonders - there will be a range of day excursions and walks to suit everyone.
More information at: https://anjunadeep.com/explorations/
DokuFest, Prizren Kosovo
The largest film festival in Kosovo, and the most famous, is DokuFest, a cinematographic event dedicated to documentaries and short films. The festival is held in the historical town of Prizren, which is one of the prettiest towns in the Balkan Peninsula. DokuFest features workshops, exhibitions, discussions, masterclasses, and live music.
Dokufest was founded in 2002 by a group of friends. It has since grown into a cultural event that attracts international and regional artists and audiences. Films are screened throughout the eight-day festival and accompanied by programs, activities, and workshops.
"Kosovo is known more for conflict than culture, but at a film festival in the country’s prettiest town, partying and arts mix to great effect." The Guardian.
Various events happen within the scope of the festival: workshops, DokuPhoto exhibitions, festival camping and concerts.
Annual International Documentary and Short Film Festival that includes screening of films in seven improvised cinema's in the city of Prizren, photographic exhibition “DokuPhoto”, Workshops, Master Classes, and debates, amongst others.
As well as Prizren's historic indoor cinema there is a second cinema built by the festival. There are also two cinemas erected every year especially for the festival. Castle Cinema is built on a platform on the mountain top castle above Prizren City. River Cinema is built on a platform directly over the river that flows through Prizren so cinemagoers sit above the flowing water.
More information at: https://dokufest.com/
Hardh Fest, Rahovec Kosovo
At the end of summer, when the grapes are ready for harvesting, there are fewer activities more enjoyable than heading to Rahovec, a small village near Prizren, and taking part in Hardh Fest. The festival aims to promote the regional products of Rahovec, such as wine and raki. This is a great opportunity to taste excellent local products and have fun in one of the least visited Balkan regions.
More information at: http://hardhfest.com/
BUNARFEST, Prizren Kosovo
BunarFest is an annual non-traditional festival of alternative sport held in Prizren, a city in southern Kosovo, and it is organized by Shoqni e Sportistve t'kfillt ("Society of Sober Sportsmen"). It features rafting through the Lumbardhi (Prizrenska Bistrica) river using tractor-tire inner tubes.
The year 2008 saw the fourth edition of the festival with nearly 70 participants in the race, during the day of festival various DJ-s performed in the centre of Prizren. The festival also publishes a comic book every year when it's held, subject of the book changes every year and it includes various persona from the old urban legends of Prizren.
“Bunar Fest” is a traditional festival, race, which is held in Prizren. Everyone can show themselves, participate in this festival, and experience the thrill and adrenaline in their blood.
More information at: https://40bunarfest.org/
Beer Fest, Prishtina Kosovo
Beerfest Kosova is the biggest festival in Kosovo. Each year Beerfest represents the largest collection of beers ever tasted in public. Beerfest Kosova brings together all the people who enjoy good music, the best beers and amazing food. It started in 2011 and has been growing bigger and bigger every year. The Festival takes place in the city of Prishtina.
The space in which BeerFest Kosova takes place is Pllatoja - Palace of Youth and Sports with an area of 2,800 square metres. So far the festival has been visited by 45,000 people and after the third edition this number is expected to go up to 60,000.
About 40,000 litters of beer are consumed in each edition within 3 days of the festival. The festival is attended by different age groups from 18 to 45 years. Many awards have been given by the companies present and the organizers during the festival.
More information at: https://modus-events.com/beerfestkosova/
ETNO FEST, Kukaj Prishtina Kosovo
Etno Fest starts on the 1st of September in Kukaj village near Pristina a festival celebrating the arts and traditional culture of Kosovo. As part of the festival this year, the program in Kukaj, features theatre performances, music concerts of folk groups, as well as workshops of traditional crafts.
As the years passed the festival progressed into something bigger than the exposure of traditional food and folkloric music. Actors, dancers, musicians, cooks, painters, and photographers show their respective skills during the event. One of the most visited areas in EtnoFest is the acting stage where local plays are performed. Within EtnoFest exists a smaller festival named AgroFest and where traditional Albanian food is served.
More information at: https://www.facebook.com/EtnoFest/
Ohrid Summer Festival, Ohrid North Macedonia
Ohrid Summer Festival is one of Macedonia’s biggest and most well-attended events, welcoming thousands of visitors from all over the world to join in the festivities. A festival of music, theatre and dance, the event takes place over the space of a month in the picturesque city of Ohrid, a place with a history dating back to the 4th century BC when Lake Ohrid was inhabited by the ancient Greek Dassaretae tribe.
The festival features play, dance and music concerts from both professional and amateur performers, as well as operas and many other exciting events, all of which visitors can plan in advance when the festival programme is released.
Having hosted such renowned performers as the Belgian violinist Vadim Repin, and the Russian opera star Elena Vasiliyevna Obraztsova, Ohrid promises to be a star-studded cultural event where visitors can watch shows in unique venues, such as the town’s ancient outdoor theatre, or the 9th century Church of Sofia.
An important aspect perhaps, that is the most recognized, is the location of the festival. Taking place at iconic sites, the artistic program is further decorated by the mesmerizing beauty of the city, with several historic monuments dotting the map. Showcasing the national and religious heritage of Macedonia, these locations add another dimension to the Ohrid festival, making each event far more spectacular.
More information at: http://ohridskoleto.com.mk/en/
