{"id":128440,"date":"2019-07-29T17:10:33","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T15:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/cycling-in-albania-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T10:51:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T09:51:18","slug":"cycling-in-albania-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cycling-in-albania-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling in Albania: Road Conditions, Safety &#038; What to Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When we decided to ride our e-bikes from <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/cestovani\/evropa\/ceska-republika\/\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"46\"><strong>Central Europe<\/strong><\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/proc-nikdy-na-elektrokolech-do-zahranici\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"52904\"><strong>Greece<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>it was <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/cestovani\/evropa\/albanie\/\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"45\">Albania<\/a> that terrified us the most<\/strong>. The information about cycling in Albania and its road conditions was scary, and so were the ideas our friends and family had about the country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We imagined bandits lurking around every corner and roads at least as bad as in <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/cestovani\/afrika\/uganda\/\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"41\">Uganda<\/a><\/strong>. On top of that, we were riding <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/dalkova-cyklistika-na-elektrokolech-po-evrope-2018\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"52408\"><strong>e-bikes<\/strong><\/a>, so we worried about finding places to charge. And then there was the internet \u2014 during the entire month and a half we spent riding from Central Europe to Greece and back through <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/cestovani\/evropa\/italie\/\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"16\"><strong>Italy<\/strong><\/a>, we were also working remotely. <strong>So how did it actually turn out?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cycling-in-albania-guide\/#Cycling_Through_Albania_Route_from_Shkoder_to_Sarande\" >Cycling Through Albania: Route from Shkoder to Sarande<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cycling-in-albania-guide\/#Day_1_Shkoder_%E2%80%93_Durres\" >Day 1: Shkoder \u2013 Durres<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cycling-in-albania-guide\/#Route_Info_Shkoder_%E2%80%93_Durres\" >Route Info: Shkoder \u2013 Durres<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cycling-in-albania-guide\/#Day_2_Durres_%E2%80%93_Kolonje\" >Day 2: Durres \u2013 Kolonje<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cycling-in-albania-guide\/#Route_Info_Durres_%E2%80%93_Kolonje\" >Route Info: Durres \u2013 Kolonje<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cycling-in-albania-guide\/#Day_3_Kolonje_%E2%80%93_Dhermi\" >Day 3: Kolonje \u2013 Dhermi<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cycling-in-albania-guide\/#Route_Info_Kolonje_%E2%80%93_Dhermi\" >Route Info: Kolonje \u2013 Dhermi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cycling-in-albania-guide\/#Day_4_Dhermi_%E2%80%93_Sarande\" >Day 4: Dhermi \u2013 Sarande<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cycling-in-albania-guide\/#Route_Info_Dhermi_%E2%80%93_Sarande\" >Route Info: Dhermi \u2013 Sarande<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cycling-in-albania-guide\/#How_We_Navigated\" >How We Navigated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cycling-in-albania-guide\/#Is_Albania_Safe_for_Cyclists\" >Is Albania Safe for Cyclists?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cycling-in-albania-guide\/#Internet_and_Charging_in_Albania\" >Internet and Charging in Albania<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cycling-in-albania-guide\/#Where_We_Slept_in_Albania\" >Where We Slept in Albania<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cycling_Through_Albania_Route_from_Shkoder_to_Sarande\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cycling_Through_Albania_Route_from_Shkoder_to_Sarande\"><\/span>Cycling Through Albania: Route from Shkoder to Sarande<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We chose the coastal route from the city of Shkoder all the way down to Sarande. We were hoping the roads would be in better condition than those in the interior. <strong>The entire crossing took 4 days, during which we covered 375 km<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-55167\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1602\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/trasa-shkoder-sarande.png\" alt=\"Shkoder to Sarande cycling route in Albania\" class=\"wp-image-55167\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shkoder to Sarande cycling route<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_Shkoder_%E2%80%93_Durres\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_Shkoder_to_Durres\"><\/span>Day 1: Shkoder \u2013 Durres<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From Shkoder to Durres there&#8217;s almost no elevation gain, but also nothing to see, so we mostly rode at over 20 km\/h. You ride along the main road, so expect heavy traffic.<\/p>\n<p>The road was new in 2018, but as soon as we tried turning off the main route, we were met with endless dirt tracks or very poor roads (which usually ended up as dirt tracks anyway).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_Info_Shkoder_%E2%80%93_Durres\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_Info_Shkoder_to_Durres\"><\/span>Route Info: Shkoder \u2013 Durres<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 135 km (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.mapy.cz\/s\/3wHvS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">detailed route<\/a><\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Flat main road<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elevation gain:<\/strong> 351 m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start: <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Camping Legjenda\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/camping-legjenda\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Camping Legjenda<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelmalirobit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Camping Mali i Robit<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_Durres_%E2%80%93_Kolonje\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_Durres_to_Kolonje\"><\/span>Day 2: Durres \u2013 Kolonje<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This stretch gave us a lot of trouble \u2014 not because of the elevation, as there&#8217;s almost none, but rather because of our own stupidity. <strong>First, we didn&#8217;t want to take any risks and rode on the motorway.<\/strong> Yes, cycling on the motorway isn&#8217;t allowed in Albania either, but the GPS showed no alternative route, and we didn&#8217;t feel like finding our own way through fields in 40\u00b0C heat.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-55164\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/albanske-hory-cyklistika.jpg\" alt=\"Goatherd in the Albanian mountains\" class=\"wp-image-55164\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A goatherd in the Albanian mountains<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>From Durres we had planned to ride all the way to Vlore or Fier, but in the end we decided to stop after 72 km in Kolonje at a small hotel. We wanted to rest. It was a mistake. <strong>There was no proper road leading to the hotel, and we spent about 3 hours pushing our bikes through fields in relentless heat.<\/strong> Needless to say, we didn&#8217;t get any rest, and we would have been better off riding all the way to Vlore.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_Info_Durres_%E2%80%93_Kolonje\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_Info_Durres_to_Kolonje\"><\/span>Route Info: Durres \u2013 Kolonje<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 135 km (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.mapy.cz\/s\/3wHAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">detailed route<\/a><\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Flat road, ending with a steep unpaved hill<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elevation gain:<\/strong> 173 m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelmalirobit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Camping Mali i Robit<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish: <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hotel Nature\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/hotel-nature\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Hotel Nature<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Kolonje_%E2%80%93_Dhermi\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Kolonje_to_Dhermi\"><\/span>Day 3: Kolonje \u2013 Dhermi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From Kolonje we set off towards Dhermi \u2014 <strong>107 km awaited us<\/strong>. We started in high spirits, forgetting that <strong>the most brutal climb of the entire trip<\/strong> lay ahead. At first we rode past beautiful beaches with turquoise water and felt the urge to stop constantly. <strong>At a petrol station we sat on plastic chairs, leisurely enjoying espressos and croissants, in no rush at all.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I don&#8217;t know how we got so carried away, but the mistake dawned on us after we&#8217;d been climbing non-stop for two hours. No matter how much we wished for a downhill stretch around every bend, all we got was <strong>an even steeper climb with a 10% gradient.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-55161\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"949\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/vyslap-na-kole-albanie.jpg\" alt=\"Cycling uphill in Albania\" class=\"wp-image-55161\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A well-deserved photo after the climb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>We had to charge our <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Baterky\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/baterky\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">batteries<\/a> before the summit and didn&#8217;t reach the top until after sunset. The temperature had dropped from 40\u00b0C to near freezing, and for the first time all summer we pulled out our jackets. A long descent awaited us, putting our brakes to the test \u2014 we were grateful our e-bikes had powerful lights.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_Info_Kolonje_%E2%80%93_Dhermi\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_Info_Kolonje_to_Dhermi\"><\/span>Route Info: Kolonje \u2013 Dhermi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 107 km<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start: <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hotel Nature\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/hotel-nature\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Hotel Nature<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish: <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"The Sea Turtle Camp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/the-sea-turtle-camp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">The Sea Turtle Camp<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_Dhermi_%E2%80%93_Sarande\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_Dhermi_to_Sarande\"><\/span>Day 4: Dhermi \u2013 Sarande<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This leg was no less challenging \u2014 <strong>we spent the entire day tackling hills with a 9% gradient<\/strong> \u2014 but the scenery was stunning and, most importantly, we set off on time this time. Although we <strong>had a few critical moments along the way, with locals even offering to drive us to our destination<\/strong>, we made it. We arrived in Sarande once again in the evening hours at sunset, looking forward to the Greek island of Corfu ahead.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_Info_Dhermi_%E2%80%93_Sarande\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_Info_Dhermi_to_Sarande\"><\/span>Route Info: Dhermi \u2013 Sarande<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 70.5 km (<a href=\"https:\/\/en.mapy.cz\/s\/3wHEE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>detailed route<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Road, steep climbs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elevation gain:<\/strong> 1,256 m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start: <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"The Sea Turtle Camp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/the-sea-turtle-camp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">The Sea Turtle Camp<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish: <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Soena\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/soena\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Soena&#8217;s Apartments<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_We_Navigated\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_We_Navigated\"><\/span>How We Navigated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We recommend <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mapy.cz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mapy.cz<\/a><\/strong> over Google Maps or any cycling-specific apps. We tried literally everything, and mapy.cz was the most accurate. <strong>In Albania, you also need to rely on common sense<\/strong> \u2014 new roads are being built, but not as quickly as you&#8217;d need them to be.<\/p>\n<p>We therefore don&#8217;t recommend inventing shortcuts unless you have bikes suitable for rough dirt tracks. <strong>A shortcut in Albania is always a bad idea.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Albania_Safe_for_Cyclists\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Albania_Safe_for_Cyclists\"><\/span>Is Albania Safe for Cyclists?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No, it&#8217;s not dangerous \u2014 we were surprised by <strong>how considerate Albanian drivers are.<\/strong> While our friends who travelled Albania by car complained that Albanians drive &#8220;like maniacs,&#8221; towards <strong>us they behaved far better than drivers in Croatia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s more, Albanians themselves cycle a lot \u2014 Shkoder itself is packed with cyclists! If we hadn&#8217;t been fair-haired and loaded with panniers, we would have blended right in. Overall, <strong>Albanians are very kind, friendly, and helpful<\/strong> \u2014 even though many don&#8217;t speak English, they&#8217;ll go out of their way to help you with hand gestures and whatever it takes.<\/p>\n<p>When you ride through villages, people wave and greet you, curious children often come running, grinning at you, and if they&#8217;re learning English at school, they shout &#8220;How are you!&#8221; <strong>During our entire trip, not a single person was unfriendly towards us.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-55162\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/albanie-vyhledy.jpg\" alt=\"Stunning views on the road to Sarande\" class=\"wp-image-55162\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stunning views on the road to Sarande<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Internet_and_Charging_in_Albania\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Internet_and_Charging_in_Albania\"><\/span>Internet and Charging in Albania<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Charging was straightforward, just like elsewhere, and the internet wasn&#8217;t a problem either. <strong>In Shkoder we bought a local Albanian SIM card with data<\/strong>, and most hotels and campsites had Wi-Fi. As elsewhere in Europe, it was occasionally unstable, but nothing that couldn&#8217;t be solved with mobile data. If you&#8217;re planning to cycle in Albania and work remotely, consider getting an <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Holafly\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/holafly\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">eSIM from Holafly<\/a> for hassle-free connectivity throughout your trip.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-55165\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/albanie-plaze.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful Albanian beaches\" class=\"wp-image-55165\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beautiful Albanian beaches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_We_Slept_in_Albania\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_We_Slept_in_Albania\"><\/span>Where We Slept in Albania<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Albania we camped twice, stayed once in an Airbnb, and once in a hotel. <strong>We highly recommend <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Camping Legjenda\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/camping-legjenda\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Camping Legjenda<\/a> in Shkoder<\/strong>, where we arrived from Montenegro and decided to stay two nights.<\/p>\n<p>It was the best campsite of our entire trip \u2014 a gorgeous pool, stable Wi-Fi, a cheap yet absolutely amazing restaurant and bar. Plus, it cost just \u20ac13 per night for both of us. <strong>In Dhermi we camped at <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"The Sea Turtle Camp\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/the-sea-turtle-camp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">The Sea Turtle Camp<\/a><\/strong>, which has mountain views and is just a short walk from the beach. It&#8217;s nothing luxurious, but it does the job. For other accommodation options, you can also browse <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a> for deals along the Albanian coast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we decided to ride our e-bikes from Central Europe to Greece, it was Albania that terrified us the most. The information about road conditions was scary, and so were the ideas our friends and family had about Albania. But how did it actually turn out?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":55162,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"Cycling in Albania: Safety, Roads &amp; Route Guide","rank_math_description":"Planning cycling in Albania? Read our first-hand experience with road conditions, safety, and a 375 km e-bike route from Shkoder to Sarande. Start planning!","rank_math_focus_keyword":"cycling in albania","rank_math_seo_score":""},"categories":[328,326],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-128440","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-albania","8":"category-europe"},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/albanie-vyhledy.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Lucie Kone\u010dn\u00e1","author_link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/author\/lucie-konecna\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128440","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=128440"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128440\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55162"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=128440"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=128440"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=128440"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}