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Best in Travel 2023 Albania

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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

02 / Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Road Trips

Small, beautiful Albania is an ideal place to explore by car. Here are five itineraries for seeing what the country has to offer.

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Spending Diaries

A detailed account of how one writer spent three days in this vibrant European capital for under $400 per person.

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03 / Articles

Latest stories from Albania

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Typical Albanian landscape on the Adriatic shore with asphalt road and misty mountains. Sunny spring morning in Albania, Europe. Traveling concept background., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-02-11T17:24:42.000Z, User: bhealy950, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet Online Editorial, client: Best road trips in Albania, other: Brian Healy

Destination Practicalities

11 things to know before heading to Albania

Feb 23, 2025 • 8 min read

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04 / Go Beyond

Albania and beyond