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Albania Travel Guide

Albania is one of Europe’s most rewarding destinations for travelers looking for beaches, mountains, historic towns, and affordable prices in one trip. This Albania travel guide is written for people planning their first visit or coming back to explore more of the country.

Located on the Balkan Peninsula between Greece and Montenegro, Albania has two coastlines: the Adriatic in the north and the Ionian in the south, where the Albanian Riviera stretches past Ksamil, Saranda, and Himarë. Inland, the Albanian Alps rise above stone villages like Theth and Valbona, offering some of the best and least crowded hiking in Europe.

Most trips start in Tirana, the capital, where Ottoman mosques, communist-era bunkers, and pastel-painted apartment blocks sit side by side. From there, Berat and Gjirokastër, both UNESCO-listed towns, are easy stops for historic streets and Ottoman architecture, while Butrint on the southern coast brings together Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian history in one place.

Below, you’ll find the best things to do in Albania by city and attraction, including beaches, castles, canyons, lakes, and national parks, plus practical travel tips on Albanian food, when to visit, and how to plan your trip. Distances are short, prices are still relatively low, and many travelers leave wishing they had stayed longer.

Must-See Places in Albania

Old Bazaar Kruja

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Albania Photos

Skanderbeg Statue and Et'hem Bey Mosque Tirana Panorama from Sky Tower Mangalem Berat
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View at Old City Berat Berat Venetian Castle in Butrint
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Butrint View From Butrint Old Bazaar in Gjirokaster Gjirokaster Old Town Gjirokaster Old Town Old Bazaar in Gjirokaster Gjirokaster Gjirokastër Castle The city Pogradec on Lake Ohrid Bridge in National Park of Drilon Aerial view of Kruja castle Bay of Grama The Blue Eye spring View From Lekuresi Castle Saranda Albania Osum Canyon Osum Canyon Osum Canyon Aerial View Komani Lake Ferry Komani Lake Ferry Komani Lake Komani Lake Komani Lake The Great Mosque of Durres Grand Mosque of Durres Himara Aerial View Borsh Castle near Himara Kole Idromeno Street Shkoder Rruga Kole Idromeno street Shkoder Albania View of Rozafa Castle Shkoder Bulevardi Republika Berat Grand Park Lake Tirana Tirana Canal View Gjipe Beach Gjipe Beach Gjipe Beach Ksamils Islands Ksamil Islands Aerial View Ksamil Islands Aerial View Ksamil Islands Aerial View Ksamil Islands Aerial View Church of Theth Theth Valley of Theth Albanian Alps Albanian Alps Apollonia Archaeological Park Berat Castle Rozafa Castle Shkoder Pist e re pier Durres Holy Trinity Orthodox Church Berat Kruja View From Rozafa Castle Shkoder Kole Idromeno Street Shkoder Valbona–Theth Trail The Agora of Buthrotum Butrint The Ancient Theatre Butrint Namazgah Mosque Tirana Aerial View Albania Osum Canyon Ksamil Islands Albania Ksamil Islands Aeral View Albania Old Bazaar in Gjirokastra Valbona–Theth Trail Old Bazaar Kruja Skanderberg Museum Kruje Saranda Marina Albania View From Lekuresi Castle Saranda View From Lekuresi Castle Saranda Llogara Pass Albania Bogove Waterfall Albania
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Quick Facts [+]

Currency
  • Albanian lek
Official Language
  • Albanian
Population
  • 2.4 million (2023)
Capital City
  • Tirana

Plan Your Trip

Cities

Other Attractions