Posted on Sep 04, 2025 / Travel

Hit the Albanian Riviera for beaches around Himarë, Dhërmi, and Ksamil—turquoise water, white sand, and laid-back beach bars. Explore the Ottoman-era stone houses of Gjirokastër and Berat, both UNESCO gems with epic hilltop castles. In the north, the Accursed Mountains (Albanian Alps) serve up world-class hikes between Theth and Valbona. Tirana mixes colorful street life, coffee culture, bunkers-as-museums, and cool nightlife in Blloku. Add Butrint National Park for ancient ruins wrapped in lagoons and wildlife. You’ll get a little bit of Greece, Italy, and the Balkans—all with an Albanian twist.
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