TIRANA, November 6/ATA/- A series of infrastructure projects, investments in the new water supply and sewerage network, reconstruction of the cobblestone streets in the traditional neighborhoods, and construction of the pedestrian area and the Old Bazaar have turned the south-eastern city of Korça into Albania’s second best tourist destination, while tourism is increasingly becoming a driving force of growth of local economy.
Last year, Korça recorded the second highest number of domestic visitors. According to official data, the south-eastern city, known known for its serenades and nicknamed the “Little Paris of Albania”, was the destination of around 12,2% of visitors. The Albanian capital Tirana ranked first for hosting around 27,1% of local visitors and Vlora third with 11,1 % of tourists holidaying in the country.//a.i/
