Destinations in Albania

Explore Albania by region, from Riviera beaches and UNESCO cities to alpine valleys, lake towns, and quieter places between them.
Albanian Riviera coastline viewed from Llogara Pass

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Compare 22 destination guides with practical information on highlights, beaches, culture, nearby places, and trip planning. New child destinations appear here automatically.
Historic Ottoman houses in Berat Old Town on an Albania road trip

Booking one of our Berat holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of the Balkan peninsula’s most captivating UNESCO World Heritage gems, famous

Panoramic view of Dhërmi Beach on the Albanian Riviera

Booking one of our Dhermi holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of the Ionian Coast’s most captivating seaside escape hubs, famous for

Ancient Roman amphitheatre in Durrës, Albania

Booking one of our Durres holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of the Adriatic Coast’s most captivating seaside escape hubs, famous for

Historic St Mary's Church inside Elbasan, Albania

Booking one of our Elbasan holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of the Balkan peninsula’s most captivating historic town gems, famous for

Tree-lined city street in Fier, Albania

Booking one of our Fier holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of central Albania’s most captivating historic gateways, famous for its proximity

Hilltop view of Gjirokastër during a first-time Albania itinerary

Booking one of our Gjirokaster holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of the Balkan peninsula’s most captivating UNESCO World Heritage gems, famous

Livadhi Beach near Himare on an Albania beach itinerary from Saranda

Booking one of our Himare holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of the Albanian Riviera’s most captivating seaside escape hubs, famous for

Kavajë main square with the mosque and clock tower

Booking one of our Kavaje holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of central Albania’s most captivating coastal access points, famous for its

Korçë city centre and Resurrection Cathedral in Albania

Booking one of our Korce holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of the Balkan peninsula’s most captivating cultural epicenters, famous for its

Traditional bazaar and historic centre of Krujë, Albania

Booking one of our Kruje holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of the Balkan peninsula’s most captivating historic town gems, famous for

Turquoise water, beach and islets at Ksamil, Albania

Booking one of our Ksamil holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of the Albanian Riviera’s most captivating seaside escape hubs, famous for

Historic Skanderbeg Memorial in Lezhë, Albania

Booking one of our Lezhe holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of the Albanian coast’s most captivating historic town gems, famous for

View from Llogara Pass on a self-drive route along the Albanian Riviera
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Town hall and central square in Lushnjë, Albania

Booking one of our Lushnje holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of central Albania’s most captivating agricultural heartlands, famous for its gateway

Përmet beside the Vjosa River with Gur i Qytetit rock

Booking one of our Permet holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of the Vjosa Valley’s most captivating alpine havens, famous for its

Pogradec and Lake Ohrid viewed from Kalaja hill

Booking one of our Pogradec holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of the Lake Ohrid shore’s most captivating lakeside escape hubs, famous

Saranda city and bay on the southern Albanian coast

Booking one of our Saranda holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of the Ionian Coast’s most captivating seaside escape hubs, famous for

Lake Shkodër and Shkodër city on a two-week Albania itinerary

Booking one of our Shkoder holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of the Balkan peninsula’s most captivating cultural epicenters, famous for its

Dramatic mountain scenery around Theth on a five-day Albanian Alps hiking itinerary

Booking one of our Theth holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of the Albanian Alps’ most captivating alpine havens, famous for its

Skanderbeg Square in Tirana during a three-day Albania itinerary

Booking one of our Tirana holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of the Balkan peninsula’s most captivating capital cities, famous for its

Mountain scenery in Valbona Valley on the Theth to Valbona hiking route

Booking one of our Valbona holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of the Albanian Alps’ most captivating alpine havens, famous for its

Seafront promenade in Vlorë along the Adriatic Sea

Booking one of our Vlore holidays is the first step toward experiencing one of the Adriatic-Ionian confluence’s most captivating seaside escape hubs, famous for

How to choose where to go in Albania

For a first trip, combine one city, one historic town, and one coast or mountain region. Distances can look short on a map, but road conditions and scenic stops make slower routes more rewarding.

A balanced first trip

Tirana for arrival and culture
Berat or Gjirokaster for history
Himare or Saranda for the Riviera
Theth or Valbona for mountain scenery

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