Albania

Albania is a land of dramatic mountains, sparkling coastlines, and rich, multilayered history. Along the Ionian and Adriatic seas, you’ll find ancient ruins beside beach towns like Dhërmi and Ksamil, while inland villages preserve Ottoman-era architecture and age-old traditions. Travelers can hike in the Accursed Mountains, explore castles and Roman amphitheaters in Berat, or savor slow meals in the hill town of Gjirokastër, where lively cafes spill onto cobblestone streets in the shadow of a centuries-old fortress.

An aerial view of Ksamil Island, Albania

Ksamil is home to one of the few sandy beaches in Albania.

Photo by Altin Çibukçiu/Unsplash

Overview

Planning your trip

Use these articles and resources to inspire—and plan—your next trip to Albania.

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While people remain indoors amid coronavirus lockdowns, the pink birds are flourishing in a coastal habitat by the Adriatic.
Photographer Jill Peters traveled to the villages of northern Albania to document the last living followers of a dying tradition.
And discovered that the headlines have it all wrong.
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