Balkans

A collection of 79 places curated by Catriona Gilchrist

Places in this collection

  1. Sarandë

    other

    Albania

    Main hub of the Riviera and as a result gets very, very busy. It is the most convenient base if you want To do day trips to the inland tourist spots.

    SarandëView on Google Maps

  2. Crno Jezero

    attraction

    Montenegro

    Stunning hike, super family friendly, about an hour and a half

    Crno JezeroView on Google Maps

  3. Osumi Canyon viewing point

    attraction

    F6HX+VWR, Unnamed Road, Cerenisht, Albania

    Osumi Canyon viewing pointView on Google Maps

  4. Lake Skadar

    activity

    Park Slobode 1, Kotor 85330, Montenegro

    Lake SkadarView on Google Maps

  5. Riverside Komani Lake

    accommodation

    Koman 4001, Albania

    Beautiful guest house right along the Riverside, secluded with their own pontoon to swim and relax on, they do a boat trip everyday to Lumi Shales and can also come collect you from the port

    Riverside Komani LakeView on Google Maps

  6. Saint Nicholas’ Church

    attraction

    FMPX+FF2, Perast, Montenegro

    Bell tower built in 1691, views of the Bay of Kotor

    Saint Nicholas’ ChurchView on Google Maps

  7. Shkodër

    other

    Albania

    Traditional northern Albanian city with a charming Old Town. Rent a bike and join a cycle tour out to the lake.

    ShkodërView on Google Maps

  8. Kotor

    attraction

    Kotor, Montenegro

    Base for the last four nights, stay outside the Old Town in Dobrota

    KotorView on Google Maps

  9. Theth

    attraction

    Theth, Albania

    ThethView on Google Maps

  10. Montenegro-Fish Restaurant-Il Brodetto

    restaurant

    5 Cara Dušana, Budva, Montenegro

    Waterfront dinner option in Przno

    Montenegro-Fish Restaurant-Il BrodettoView on Google Maps

  11. Senso Bakery

    restaurant

    Old Town 360, Kotor 85330, Montenegro

    Dinner and drinks option overlooking the bay

    Senso BakeryView on Google Maps

  12. San Giovanni

    attraction

    Tvrđava Svetog Ivana, Put do Svetog Ivana, Špiljari, Montenegro

    Over 1,300 steps to the top where you'll get the most incredible views

    San GiovanniView on Google Maps

  13. Corfu

    other

    Corfu, Greece

    Flew out from Corfu, a short ferry ride from Saranda.

    CorfuView on Google Maps

  14. Donja Lastva

    attraction

    Montenegro

    Secluded beaches, lush green hills, crystal clear water and picturesque towns

    Donja LastvaView on Google Maps

  15. Ohrid

    attraction

    Ohrid, North Macedonia

    Strolling the ancient town and taking in the views

    OhridView on Google Maps

  16. Vila Dedi

    accommodation

    Bulevardi Skënderbeu 4001, Shkodër, Albania

    The accommodation where the creator stayed while visiting Shala River, noting it was family-run.

    Vila DediView on Google Maps

  17. Berat

    attraction

    Berat, Albania

    Wandering through the City of a Thousand Windows

    BeratView on Google Maps

  18. Dhërmi

    other

    Albania

    Upmarket beach town with lots of boutique hotels, beach clubs and restaurants, plus a really cute Hillside Old Town. The prices here are on par with Greece and Croatia, so it's not cheap, but the quality of hotels and the food is high, higher than anywhere else in the Riviera.

    DhërmiView on Google Maps

  19. White Residence Luxury Apartments

    restaurant

    SH81, Saranda 9702, Albania

    Holiday apartment

    White Residence Luxury ApartmentsView on Google Maps

  20. Kiço Meniko Himarë

    restaurant

    4P2M+3M, Himarë 9425, Albania

    Eat at Kiko Mekico.

    Kiço Meniko HimarëView on Google Maps