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.
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.
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.
