Albania hides in the Balkans. It offers culture, nature, and adventure. Skip crowded Greece or Montenegro.

See Ottoman houses in Gjirokastër. Relax on untouched beaches along the Riviera. Taste modern cuisine in Tirana. Explore ancient ruins at Butrint, a UNESCO site.

Reach Albania easily. Fly direct from London, Birmingham, Manchester, or Edinburgh. Use Wizz Air, Ryanair, or British Airways. Flights take under four hours. Plan a weekend trip or a longer stay.

Here are 10 ways to explore Albania:

1. Live Tirana
   Visit Bunk’Art 1 and 2. Explore the House of Leaves Museum. Walk in Blloku. Try cafés and shops. Ride the Dajti Ekspres cable car. Dine at Mullixhiu for modern traditional food.
2. See the “European Galapagos”
   Walk in Pogradec. Take a boat on Drilon. Visit Saint Naum Monastery across the border.
3. Taste Albanian cuisine
   Try Tavë kosi, Pispili, and Fërgesë. Visit Alpeta Agrotourism & Winery. Sample local wine and products.
4. Adventure in Osum Canyon and Vjosa River
   Raft in Osum Canyon. Kayak on the Vjosa. Hike along the river in summer.
5. Hike the Albanian Alps
   Follow the trail from Valbona to Theth. Admire mountain views.
6. Mix history and beach
   Explore Butrint National Park. Relax on Ksamil islands. Swim in clear waters.
7. Visit Berat and Gjirokastër
   See Berat, the “city of a thousand windows.” Walk Gjirokastër, the “stone city.” Admire Ottoman architecture.
8. Travel the Albanian Riviera
   Visit beaches from Vlora to Ksamil. Stop at Dhërmi and Gjipë. Explore the Blue Eye spring.
9. Discover Shkodër
   Visit Rozafa Castle. Walk Kolë Idromeno Street. Explore Marubi National Museum of Photography. Relax at Shirokë by the lake.
10. Cycle across Albania
    Ride from the Riviera to the mountains. Join organized tours. Enjoy a full adventure.

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