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Albania
Albania's stunning mountain scenery, crumbling castles, boisterous capital and dreamy beaches rival any in the Mediterranean and continue to enchant.
01 / Attractions
Must-see attractions
Shkodra
With spectacular views over the city and Lake Shkodra, the Rozafa Fortress is the most impressive sight in town. Founded by the Illyrians in antiquity and…
Tirana
The largest museum in Albania holds many of the country's archaeological treasures and a replica of Skanderbeg's massive sword (how he held it, rode his…
Tirana
Tracing the relatively brief history of Albanian painting from the early 19th century to the present day, this beautiful space also holds temporary…
Gjirokastra
Gjirokastra's eerie hilltop castle is one of the biggest in the Balkans. There's been a fortress here since the 12th century, although much of what can be…
02 / Articles
Latest stories from Albania
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Beaches
Visiting Albania? Here are 9 places you won’t want to missNov 4, 2024 • 6 min read
- Tips & AdviceMontenegro vs Albania: how to choose between two Balkan beachfront countries
Oct 4, 2024 • 7 min read
Budget TravelTotal Trip: what I spent over a (very) affordable long weekend in Tirana, AlbaniaAug 23, 2023 • 7 min read
National ParksAlbania boasts Europe's first wild river national park - here's why you should visitApr 6, 2023 • 3 min read
- Best in Travel - 20234 days to connect with Albania's Accursed Mountains
Nov 15, 2022 • 7 min read
Wildlife & NatureDiscover why the Accursed Mountains are Europe's most misunderstood regionNov 12, 2020 • 10 min read
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