Explore Albania
From pristine beaches to mountain villages, UNESCO towns to hidden gems—discover where to go
Albania packs incredible diversity into a small country. Three hours can take you from Mediterranean beaches to alpine peaks, from ancient ruins to Communist bunkers, from Ottoman towns to modern cities. Here's where to explore.
Tirana
Vibrant capital with colorful buildings, Bunk'Art museums, and buzzing cafe culture
Berat
UNESCO World Heritage town of 1000 windows with stunning Ottoman architecture
Gjirokastër
Stone city with a dramatic castle, Ottoman houses, and fascinating history
Albanian Riviera
Pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and dramatic coastal roads rival Greece
Theth
Remote mountain village in Albanian Alps with stone towers and epic hiking
Sarandë
Beach resort town, perfect base for exploring Riviera and ancient Butrint
Albania by Region
Central Albania
Tirana, Berat, Durrës, Krujë. Urban culture meets UNESCO heritage.
Cities & HistoryAlbanian Riviera
Sarandë, Dhërmi, Himara, Ksamil. Turquoise waters, dramatic coastline.
BeachesAlbanian Alps
Theth, Valbonë, Shkodër. Mountain villages, epic hikes, pristine nature.
AdventureSouthern Albania
Gjirokastër, Butrint, Përmet. Stone cities, ancient ruins, thermal baths.
UNESCOHow Far Between Destinations?
💡 Tip: Albania is small! You can see mountains and beach in one day. Distances short but mountain roads slow.
Sample Itineraries
Albania Highlights
- • Days 1-2: Tirana (city + Bunk'Art)
- • Day 3: Berat (UNESCO town)
- • Days 4-5: Albanian Riviera (Dhërmi/Himara)
- • Day 6: Sarandë + Butrint ruins
- • Day 7: Gjirokastër (stone city)
Mountains + Coast
- • Days 1-2: Tirana
- • Days 3-4: Albanian Alps (Theth)
- • Day 5: Shkodër
- • Day 6: Berat
- • Days 7-9: Albanian Riviera
- • Day 10: Gjirokastër
Complete Albania
- • Days 1-3: Tirana + day trips
- • Days 4-6: Albanian Alps
- • Day 7: Shkodër + Lake
- • Days 8-9: Central (Berat, Apollonia)
- • Days 10-12: Albanian Riviera
- • Days 13-14: South (Gjirokastër, Butrint)