Albania Travel Guide

Discover Albania

Two seas, the Albanian Alps, UNESCO towns and Europe's first wild river national park, all in one small country. Everything you need to plan your trip, in one place.

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Last updated: November 2026

4 UNESCO World Heritage SitesButrint, Berat, Gjirokastër and more

2 seasThe Adriatic and the Ionian

Europe's first wild river parkThe Vjosa, protected since 2023

Europe's oldest lakeLake Ohrid, 1.36 million years

Where to go

Albania's must-see places

From the capital to the Riviera and the Alps, these are the places most travellers put first.

TiranaBeratKsamilGjirokastërThethHimarëLake KomanButrintValbonë

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Ready-made itineraries

Tell us how many days you have: each route comes day by day, with driving times, where to sleep and links to every stop.

3daysA first tasteTirana, Krujë and Berat 5daysThe southUNESCO towns, Blue Eye, Butrint 7daysThe classic weekSouth loop and the Riviera 10daysNorth and southThe Alps, then the sea 14daysThe complete tripAlps, lakes and Riviera

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Explore Albania county by county

Pick a county to see where to go, what to do and what to eat, then open its cities and find the full guide to each one.

12 counties and their cities
Top sights, nature and food for every city
Driving times from Tirana

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When to go

Albania in every season

Mar – MaySpringGreen valleys, wildflowers and comfortable weather for city walks and hikes.Jun – AugSummerBeaches on two seas, mountain trails in the Alps and open-air festivals.Sep – NovAutumnA warm sea in September, the grape harvest and quieter roads.Dec – FebWinterSnow in the mountains, mild days on the coast and lively cities.

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What to do

Things to do in Albania

Hike the Alps, sail the Riviera, taste slow-cooked food and soak in thermal springs.

Outdoor & AdventureBoat TripsCulture & HeritageFood & DrinkWellness & Thermal SpringsFestivals & Events

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Did you know?

A small country with a big story

75Albanians honoured as Righteous Among the NationsGuided by besa, the code of honour, Albania ended the Second World War with more Jews than it had before it.8,000Years ago: Europe's oldest lakeside villageThe remains of a village built on wooden piles about 8,000 years ago lie under Lake Ohrid near Lin.173,371Concrete bunkersBuilt between the 1960s and 1983 for an invasion that never came. Many still dot the landscape.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Albania worth visiting?

Yes. In one trip you can combine beaches on the Adriatic and Ionian seas, the Albanian Alps, the UNESCO towns of Berat and Gjirokastër, the ancient city of Butrint and warm, generous hospitality.

When is the best time to visit Albania?

June to September is best for the beaches. May, June, September and October are ideal for hiking and sightseeing in comfortable weather, and the cities are worth visiting all year.

Do I need a visa to visit Albania?

Citizens of the EU, the UK, the US and many other countries can enter without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and US citizens can stay up to one year. See Visa Procedures for the details.

How many days do I need in Albania?

A week covers Tirana, Berat or Gjirokastër and a few days on the coast. With 10 to 14 days you can add the Albanian Alps and the lakes of the south-east.

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