Albania Road Trip

A collection of 24 places curated by Filip Kolodziej

Places in this collection

  1. Filikuri Beach

    attraction

    3QP2+8QG, Himarë, Albania

    Located right next to the town of Himarë, and you can only get there on foot (and it’s quite a steep route down to the beach) or by boat.

    Filikuri BeachView on Google Maps

  2. Valbonë

    attraction

    Valbonë, Albania

    1 Night

    ValbonëView on Google Maps

  3. Dhërmi

    other

    Albania

    Zoe Hora (parts of the old town rebuilt to a beautiful hotel), Dhermi Beach, Perivolo Beach

    DhërmiView on Google Maps

  4. Shkodër

    other

    Albania

    Perfect for outdoorsy travellers - this was the first city we visited in Albania, and we explored the 2,000-year-old castle, swam in crystal-clear waters & did a bike tour around Lake Shkodra… the best welcome to the country!!

    ShkodërView on Google Maps

  5. Tiranë

    other

    Tiranë, Albania

    We were lucky enough to call Tirana home for 3 months. Colourful streets, cool cafés, vibrant nightlife! It’s one of the most underrated (and liveable and safe) capitals in Europe. As a girl, I felt safer than in other European countries like London, Rome, or Berlin!

    TiranëView on Google Maps

  6. Berat

    attraction

    Berat, Albania

    Another small Albanian city with white Ottoman houses as well as a historic castle on a hill. Its nickname is the City of a Thousand Windows.

    BeratView on Google Maps

  7. Porto Palermo

    attraction

    Albania

    Porto PalermoView on Google Maps

  8. The Blue Eye

    attraction

    Sarande SHA22, Saranda 9701, Albania

    Natural spring in Southern Albania known for its deep and clear blue water that looks like an eye. You can do a (half) day trip here from Sarandë by bus or taxi.

    The Blue EyeView on Google Maps

  9. Himarë

    other

    Himarë, Albania

    One of the cheapest beach towns to visit in all of Europe. Beaches to visit in Himarë & nearby: Aquarium Beach, Filikuri Beach, Himarë Beach, Livadhi Beach, Jalë Beach, Gjipe Beach, Dhërmi Beach, Llamani Beach, Mateus Beach, Palermo Beach

    HimarëView on Google Maps

  10. Lëpushë

    attraction

    Albania

    LëpushëView on Google Maps

  11. Llogara National Park

    attraction

    6H7G+535, SH8, Vlorë, Albania

    Llogara National ParkView on Google Maps

  12. Tradita e Beratit - Hotel & Restaurant

    restaurant

    Rruga Stiliano Bandilli, Berat 5001, Albania

    Family-run restaurant in Albania's most beautiful UNESCO town, homemade pomegranate rakija, Tavë Kosi, village bread, sunset views over the Osum River and white Ottoman rooftops, traditional music

    Tradita e Beratit - Hotel & RestaurantView on Google Maps

  13. Gjirokastër

    attraction

    Gjirokastër, Albania

    One of the most unique towns I’ve visited in Europe. It’s called the City of Stone because of the Ottoman houses and cobblestone streets. You can stay here for a couple of nights or even just do a day trip from Sarandë.

    GjirokastërView on Google Maps

  14. Mrizi i Zanave

    restaurant

    Rruga "Lezhë - Vau i Dejës", Fishtë, Lezhë 4505, Albania

    Lunch

    Mrizi i ZanaveView on Google Maps

  15. Aquarium Beach

    attraction

    4P76+5QX, Jala, Albania

    One of my favorite little beaches I’ve ever visited! The water is incredibly clear and turquoise. It’s quite small, so I would highly recommend visiting in the shoulder season before it gets too crowded.

    Aquarium BeachView on Google Maps

  16. Komani Lake

    attraction

    Albania

    Boat tour to Shala River, stay at Agriturismo

    Komani LakeView on Google Maps

  17. Theth

    attraction

    Theth, Albania

    Hike to Valbone, Kisha e Thethit, Waterfall Grunas, Blue Eye of Theth

    ThethView on Google Maps

  18. Shala River Trip (Kapaj Tour)

    attraction

    Komani Lake, 4R5G+CGG Koman, Shkodër 5319, Albania

    Crystal waters, wild mountains, pure magic; boat tours and private boat trips available

    Shala River Trip (Kapaj Tour)View on Google Maps

  19. Bovilla Lake

    attraction

    Albania

    Quad ATV tours available, 30 minutes from Tirana

    Bovilla LakeView on Google Maps

  20. Krujë

    other

    Albania

    Small but super important - It’s known as the “city of Skanderbeg” AKA the national hero who defended the country against the Ottoman Empire back in the 15th century!

    KrujëView on Google Maps