Albania/Greece border

[Smudge]

Tried to get to Albania via Corfu earlier this year, then found out the 'Ferry' from Corfu to Albania was foot passengers only, , so decided to have a week on the bevvy in Corfu, then ferry up to Venice and home via Austria, CZ, Germany, Holland Belgium France.
We intend to attack from the other direction next year, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and Mainland Greece.
My question for all the seasoned travellers out there is:-
I can see a fairly direct route along the West coast of Albania and Into Greece just North of Igoumenitsa, however, the Garmin insists on sending me on a 300 mile route from the west coast of Albania 20 mile North of the Greece border, east into Albania, into Greece then West back to Igoumenitsa.
Is this because the direct road is poor, if that is the case, can the GSA, 2 up, make it anyway.
Any advice appreciated
Smudge

 

[Smudge]

Mmmmmmmmmm

Horizons Unlimited it is then

 

[Popeye]

You'll be fine, it's just a routing issue.

Your direct route into Greece will work. There is a better route that will bring you out via Macedonia though.

Two up on a GSA no great problem - but you will need to concentrate, roads are very variable.

If you want track logs for Albania let me know.

 

[Smudge]

You'll be fine, it's just a routing issue.

Your direct route into Greece will work. There is a better route that will bring you out via Macedonia though.

Two up on a GSA no great problem - but you will need to concentrate, roads are very variable.

If you want track logs for Albania let me know.

Thanks for that Popeye, I have pm'd you re track logs

 

[crobinson40]

its about 70 mile of track in the process of being tarmacked it is a road because you pass busses and lorries but its not the best, road signs in albania are dire ,people are freindly enough giving directions etc

 

[olsin77]

I live in Albania

Dear all of you in this forum,

If anyone is trying to get to or travel Albania, let me know.

I live here (Tirana) and can give you any info if needed.

just let me know.

If you want me to come with you, than we have to plan before as i am a bit busy with my job.

Happy travelling

Olsin

http://www.albaniantourism.com/

 

[Garry H]

Came through Albania a couple of days ago
The road from Burrel to Debar in Macedonia is a mixture of good tarmac, bad tarmac, horrendous pot holed gravel
and is going through all stages of constuction at the moment.....It's a bit of a challange in places where the road works are and in most places the road would be closed
But great fun

 

[everywherevirtually]

Dear all of you in this forum,

If anyone is trying to get to or travel Albania, let me know.

I live here (Tirana) and can give you any info if needed.

just let me know.

If you want me to come with you, than we have to plan before as i am a bit busy with my job.

Happy travelling

Olsin

http://www.albaniantourism.com/

Albania is a hidden gem. It's got the mountains for skiing, Lakes, beautiful beaches, friendly people, great food and lots of history. I'm quite a fan

The roads are improving as you can see. Some are in mid construction and others have yet to be tackled but all in all It's a new place to discover that is not a million miles from here.

 

[olsin77]

Nice pictures and trip

Hey nice pictures.

Did you stay at the hostel??
How was it. Is next my home and looks nice.

So from photos you went to pogradec??

Have you seen Korca and Erseka??

Very nice!

 

[JonnyBuoy]

Albania Bound

Hi Olsin,

Three of us are heading your way over christmas time any recommendations for hostels/camping good places to visit?

Thanks