Gjirokastër, Albania: the UNESCO stone city beneath a castle, with slate roofs, Ottoman houses, and a secret Cold War bunker. A practical guide for 2026.
Saranda in Albania is the best base for exploring the south. 12 tips for trips and beaches: Lëkurësi Castle, Butrint, the Blue Eye, Ksamil, Corfu and the Ionian Riviera up to Borsh.
Tirana won't let you catch your breath – loud, colourful and constantly on the move. Discover 14 things to see in Albania's capital, plus where to stay, how to get there and what it costs.
The Accursed Mountains in Albania: the wild north with the village of Theth, glacial Valbona and the most beautiful trek in the Balkans. A practical guide with 2026 prices.
Vlora, Durrës and Albania's Adriatic coast: long sandy beaches for families, an ancient amphitheatre, flamingos in the lagoon and the dramatic Llogara Pass. Your guide for 2026.
Berat, Albania's UNESCO-listed "city of a thousand windows," dazzles with its cascade of white Ottoman houses above the River Osum. 11 tips: the living Kala fortress, the Mangalem and Gorica quarters, the Onufri Museum, Çobo Winery and the dramatic Osum Canyon.
