Nightlife · 7 of the best in Tirana
The xhiro and the Grand Park lake at night
The evening walk
About The xhiro and the Grand Park lake at night
On warm evenings, half of Tirana seems to be out walking, a ritual called the xhiro. Families, couples and groups of friends stroll along the main boulevard, through Blloku and around the Grand Park lake, where cafés and bars stay open late in summer and the path around the water is lit. Join in after dinner: it is the best way to feel the rhythm of the city. Stop for an ice cream or a drink by the lake, and watch the city lights.
Why it's on our list
- Join the locals
- Lakeside cafés
- Summer evenings
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The xhiro and the Grand Park lake at night before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The xhiro and the Grand Park lake at night are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- National Historical Museum4.1 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- New Bazaar (Pazari i Ri)4.3 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Clock Tower of Tirana4.3 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Et’hem Bey Mosque4.3 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Skanderbeg Square4.3 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- House of Leaves4.4 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Bunk’Art 24.4 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Tirana Castle4.6 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 17 min
- The Pyramid of Tirana4.9 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Postbllok – Checkpoint5.0 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
Getting around
- Tirana International Airport (TIA)8.6 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 29 min