Korça is "occupied" by the French/ They call it "Little Paris" with great potential
Korça and its surroundings are experiencing a boom in foreign tourists, mainly from Europe.
On the city streets, it is a common sight to see large groups of foreign visitors, who leave quite good impressions.
"We stayed one day in Korça. We are from France, we liked it a lot. The nature is wonderful" - said a tourist.
"We liked it a lot, beautiful place. We come from France and it's our first time in Albania. Korça is a city that amazes you with its potential" - adds another tourist.
"It's the first time and for me, the scenery is amazing. We didn't think we would enjoy it so much. We had never heard of this place before, and we will leave with the highest praise. I hope tourism here grows, because it has a lot of potential," said another French tourist.
The head of the Albanian guide says that the French refer to Korça as 'Little Paris' and they always remain satisfied.
"They are all French. We have done all of Albania. Korça is called 'Little Paris'. They are really enjoying this experience," said the tour operator.
Last year, the southeast welcomed more than 700,000 visitors, a number that is expected to be even higher this year.
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