Destinations in Albania
From riviera beaches to mountain villages, discover every corner of this incredible country.
Albanian Riviera
The Albanian Riviera
Complete guide to the Albanian Riviera from Vlora to Ksamil. Best beaches, towns, and how to explore the coast.
Ksamil
Everything about Ksamil: island beaches, things to do, where to stay, and tips for visiting this Albanian gem.
Saranda
Your guide to Saranda: best beaches, boat tours, Butrint day trip, Blue Eye, Ksamil, and where to stay.
Dhermi and Drymades
Guide to Dhermi and Drymades: best beaches, beach clubs, restaurants, and accommodation on the Riviera.
Himara
Discover Himara on the Albanian Riviera: best beaches, boat tours, old town, and where to stay.
Vlora
Plan your visit to Vlora: Sazan Island boat trips, Karaburun Peninsula, beaches, and riviera access.
Borsh
Guide to Borsh, home to Albania's longest beach at 7 km. A quiet, low-key Riviera alternative.
Gjipe Beach
How to reach Gjipe Beach, Albania's hidden canyon beach. Hiking trail, boat access, and camping tips.
Llogara National Park
Guide to Llogara Pass: hiking trails, paragliding, panoramic views, and the gateway to the Albanian Riviera.
Porto Palermo
Visit Porto Palermo and its Ottoman sea fortress. History, kayaking, and reaching this coastal gem.
Tirana & Central Albania
Tirana
Complete Tirana travel guide with top attractions, food, nightlife, day trips, and practical tips for visiting Albania's capital.
Durres
Visit Durres: Roman amphitheatre, long sandy beach, food tours, and ferry connections to Italy.
Kruja
Visit Kruja: Skanderbeg Museum, castle, old bazaar, and the perfect day trip from Tirana.
Apollonia
Visit Apollonia archaeological park near Fier. History, what to see, and how to get there from Tirana.
Divjaka-Karavasta National Park
Divjaka-Karavasta: Albania's lagoon national park with Dalmatian pelican colony, 42 sq km lagoon, birdwatching, boat tours, and Adriatic beaches.
Elbasan
Discover Elbasan: Roman-era thermal baths, Ottoman fortress walls, and a gateway to eastern Albania.
Southern Albania
Berat
Plan your visit to Berat, Albania's UNESCO gem. Castle, Ottoman quarters, Onufri Museum, and Osum Canyon day trips.
Gjirokastra
Explore Gjirokastra, the UNESCO stone city. Castle, old bazaar, Ottoman houses, and day trips to Blue Eye.
Blue Eye (Syri i Kalter)
Guide to Blue Eye spring near Saranda. How to visit, what to expect, and combining with Gjirokastra.
Butrint National Park
Visit Butrint, Albania's most important archaeological site. Layers of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine history.
Osum Canyon
Guide to Osum Canyon near Berat: rafting, canyoning, Bogove waterfall, and how to visit this natural wonder.
Permet
Discover Permet: Benja thermal baths, Vjosa River rafting, local wine, and Albania's City of Flowers.
Vjosa Wild River National Park
Vjosa Wild River National Park: Europe's first wild river national park (2023).
Corovode
Corovode: gateway to the spectacular Osum Canyon. Rafting, river tubing, canyoning at Bigazi waterfall, and authentic southern Albanian town life.
Tepelena
Visit Tepelena, birthplace of Ali Pasha. Castle ruins, river confluence, and a stop between Permet and Gjirokastra.
Northern Albania & Alps
Koman Lake
Guide to Koman Lake ferry ride and Shala River. Schedules, tickets, and what to expect on this epic boat trip.
Shkodra
Explore Shkodra: Rozafa Castle, Lake Shkodra, and the gateway to Theth, Valbona, and the Koman Ferry.
Theth
Guide to Theth National Park: Blue Eye, Lock-in Tower, waterfalls, guesthouses, and the famous Valbona hike.
Valbona
Guide to Valbona Valley National Park: hiking trails, guesthouses, Kaman Ferry access, and the Theth trek.
Lake Shkodra
Guide to Lake Shkodra, the largest lake in Southern Europe. Birdwatching, boat tours, and cycling routes.
Eastern Albania
Korca
Discover Korca: the City of Serenades with museums, cathedral, famous brewery, and gateway to Lake Ohrid.
Pogradec and Lake Ohrid
Guide to Pogradec and the Albanian side of Lake Ohrid. Beaches, Drilon Park, fresh fish, and day trips.
Dardha
Discover Dardha: Albania's main ski village at 1,344m near Korca, with stone houses, winter sports, and breathtaking mountain scenery.
Lake Prespa
Lake Prespa: transboundary UNESCO biosphere shared with Greece and North Macedonia. 270+ bird species, remote shorelines, and unspoiled natural beauty.
Lin
Lin: a Lake Ohrid peninsula village with 8,500-year-old palafite ruins, early Christian mosaics, and some of the most stunning lake views in Albania.
Voskopoje
Discover Voskopoje: the Athens of Albania with 18th-century Orthodox churches, stunning frescoes, and a mountain village at 1,160m near Korca.
Coast & Islands
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