Nobody leaves Albania, without taking anything traditional from the "Land of Eagles". Most of the tourists have been very satisfied with the Albanian bids.
The most famous markets with local products, artisan and traditional can be found in the capital of Albania, which is Tirana and other cities such as: Gjirokastra, Berati, Shkodra and Kruja.
Master artisan men and women's creativity have introduced Albania worldwide.
Needlework, knitting, carpeting with wool and popular motifs, wood in forms and different colors according to Albanian culture and tradition make up some of the most interesting articles in the Albanian market of traditional goods.
Handmade products and carpets with motives from each area, south or north, can be a beautiful gift for foreign visitors.
Other materials worked with metal, can be a very interesting souvenir, in memory of your vacations in Albania. You can also borrow the Albanian traditional costumes, for example: the traditional kilt which is the bride wearing.
Regarding food, tava e kosit, tava e dheut, turshi, djath, speca te mbushur (Albanian traditional dishes and products) and shëndetlija (traditional dessert), are some of the best dishes that will bring pleasure along your stay in Albania. Also, a bottle of brandy that bears the name of our national hero Skanderbeg, rolled with beech wood, may be another gift to take with you.
