Albania Vacations

Start your trip in Tirana, Albania’s capital which blends colourful architecture, culture and museums. Visit the Skanderberg Square, admire the Xhamia Et’hem Bej Mosque, and discover the original Museum Bunk’Art. Visit Berat, the “City of a Thousand Windows”, a charming city with Ottoman houses and a hilltop castle. Gjirokastër, a UNESCO Site, showcases flat stone roofs and a dramatic fortress. Discover Krujë, a city stepped in history and home to a medieval bazaar (Pazari I Vjetër) and the Kruja Castle which houses the Skanderberg Museum. Coastal towns like Saranda and Himara boast stunning beaches and relaxed vibes, while Shkodër blends lake views with rich cultural heritage.

Explore the mysterious bunkers scattered across the country. There are over 170,000 bunkers throughout Albania! The Butrint National Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcases layers of Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian history. The Apollonia Archaeological Site, once a major Roman city, features impressive ruins and a monastery blending Eastern and Western architecture. Discover majestic castles like Gjirokastra, Rozafa, Berat, Kruja, and Lekuresi, each offering stunning views and stories of Albania’s past. Visit the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania and the National Historical Museum in Tirana for a deep dive into Albanian identity.

Albania boasts some of the world’s most stunning beaches along its coasts. The Adriatic Sea Coast offers wide, sandy beaches and shallow waters, perfect for families. Spend a day at Velipojë Beach, a long and calm beach near Shkodër. Rana e Hedhun, near Lezhë, features unique dunes, while Durrës Beach provides a livelier atmosphere, with restaurants and resorts. Relax on the Albanian Riviera (also known as Bregu), a stretch of coastline along the Ionian Sea, known for its crystal-clear waters, impressive cliffs, and charming villages. Popular spots include Ksamil Beach and Dhërmi Beach. For a secluded experience on the Albanian Riviera, head to Gjipe Beach, Ohana Beach or Pulëbardha Beach.

Hiking in the Accursed Mountains, part of the Albanian Alps, is an incredible outdoor activity. For a trek with gorgeous scenery, hike from Theth to Valbona, which takes 6-8 hours. Drive the Llogara Pass, a spectacular mountain pass boasting panoramic views of the Ionian Sea and the rugged coast. Albania is home to many natural water springs, which produce some of the cleanest waters you will ever see. The Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) is a famous and mesmerizing natural spring known for its vibrant blue colour, and the Benja Thermal Pool is a popular hot spring. Take a scenic boat trip across one of the country’s numerous lakes, from Komani Lake, often compared to a Norwegian fjord, to Bovilla Lake and Shkodra Lake.