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items A summary of things to do and see while in Albania. I love the traditions of this place and the amazing views the most. I've been in Albania more then 5 times now, and every time I managed to find and learn something new that make me love this countr...
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My top suggestion where to eat traditional food in Albania
Best places I've stayed in Albania
My hiking experiences in Albania
Best destination to visit
One in a life time albanian experience
My top suggestion where to eat traditional food in Albania
Albanians are well know for their hospitality and traditional food. This is a summary of places where I've tried some of the best homemade albanian food.
The food is beyond your wildest expectations🤤😍
Mrizi i Zanave Agroturizem | Mrizi i Zanave
While visiting this place, I learned that it was created by a well-known Albanian dietitian, so you can expect a wide variety of homegrown organic foods and self-raised farm animals. The meals are rich in wholesome ingredients that nourish both body ...
Blerina's Agritourism Concept, Laknas, Albania
The food was so delicious and the staff was very friendly. You can even stay the night here.
Kazerma e Cerenit
Even during busy hours we were served within short time😎
Oda - Traditional Albanian Restaurant
Really tasty with a traditional flavour of Albanian cuisine🤤
CEREN ISMET SHEHU, Tirana - Rruga Murat Toptani - Tripadvisor
Great vibes and ymmy traditionnal food🤤
Restaurant Taverna Kala
The food was just perfect🤤
Traditional Restaurant HODO Vlorë
Fantastic food🫶
Taverna Labëria
One of the best restaurants in Durres
RESTORANT MEMA HOUSE, Durres - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
Best places I've stayed in Albania
When I think about the places I've stayed in Albania, the first word that comes to mind is cozy and the second is warm welcome.
The cosiest place I have been in a while🙂
Stephen Center B&B, Tirana, Albania
Very friendly and helpful staff with a family like atmosphere
Bujtina Polia, Theth, Albania
While staying here I did enjoy a lot the wild life, horse riding, and hiking to the Sotira waterfall.
BioFarm Gramsh, Kodovjat, Albania
The best place to stay in Valbona, very friendly vibe
Oda N'Bjeshke, Valbonë, Albania
On of the best places I have stayed in Albania in winter
Thethi Villas, Theth, Albania
Most amazing hosts and spot! Definitely worth a stop! They were so nice to me and extra-accomodating. Also a beautiful place to stop near the mountain!
Oda Tradicionale, Bujtinë & Restorant, Zdojan, Albania
I would recommend visting Korça while Bier festival or winter when it's snowing. I love the atmosphere there, been a couple times there
Hotel in Korça
The best time to visit Elbasan is during its summer festival, which ironically takes place in the spring! 😂 I learned that during this festival, the city is even jokingly called the "capital of Albania." Elbasan castle is one of the only flatland ca...
Elbasan
In my opinion, Voskopja is best visited when it’s snowing, as the atmosphere becomes truly magical. During this time, you can enjoy listening to traditional Albanian serenades around a bonfire or in a cozy local restaurant. This area is renowned for ...
Vila pushimi Gjergji Joga, Voskopojë, Albania
Hands down the best option to stay in Shengjin, Albania
Shëngjin
One of the best places I've stayed. The Church of Shna Ndou is not far from here. Sometime during spring, the pilgrimage begins, lasting for 12 Tuesdays. For Albanians, this is a holy church where Christians, Muslims, and non-believers go.
Lahuta e Vjeter Agroturizem, Laç
My hiking experiences in Albania
When I hiked for the first time ever, it was in Albania. Those six hours were filled with awe at the stunning landscapes, but also a lot of swearing as I struggled through the terrain, vowing to never do it again. However, as the hike came to an end ...
I really enjoyed this hiking trip, it took about 2 hours to go there but the view of the waterfall was amazing
Hiking in Berat to Sotira Waterfall,Albania
It's was magical, and given the chance I would do this trail again.
Lin Trail
Albania is really beautiful. While doing this hike I did have the chance to see a lot of it and I must say, I am amazed. Though, in my opinion it's best to visit this country during spring as in summer it get's really hot there.
Butrint
A short trial but with unforgettable memories. The Blue Eye spring was magical
Blue Eye
This is a nice trail for the first part but then It gets really hard. My recommendation for this one is to wear long pants, heavy duty boots and have a lot of water
The Goat Trail
Wouldn't really call this one a hiking trail, but it's still a nice one. If you are lucky you can even see the Dalmatian pelican.
Trail in Divjaka
Very nice walking tour of a historic site. Great views in many directions of the surrounding countryside.
Appolonia
Llogara national park is home to a variety of worldwide unique flowers. An amazing trail to learn more about the flora and fauna in Albania
FINDING THE VIOLA OF ACROCERAUNIENSIS
One of the best and hardest trail so far, but totally worth it.
Valbonë - Theth - Buni Shqipes, Kukës, Albania
Not gonna lie, this trail is not EASY. It was my first hiking trip and while on it I swore to never go hiking again, but the view was breathtaking.
Mount Gamtit Trail
This hike was easy, and the guide was really friendly, but the best part was definitely the view.
Maja e Jezerces
With this trail I got to witness a lot of amazing views of wild Albania. I was sweating a lot, but the air was the freshest I’ve ever breathed, a mix of mountain air, surrounded by pristine, untouched nature
Theth - Qereç - Curraj i Eperm
This park outside Gjirokaster is an historical dream. When I visited the wildflowers were out and it was magical.
Antigonea Archaeological Park
I found this trail by chance, and so happy I did. The waterfall view created a mini paradise with lots of beautiful memories I'll always treasure
Kryezi Waterfalls Trail
Best destination to visit
An overview of the Albanians city and see
Recently, it was Albania's Independence Day (November 28th), so Kruja must have been especially popular with visitors. The traditional market must have been full of Albanian attire and handmade rugs with traditional motifs. As for the lake, I've hear...
From Durres: Bovilla Lake, Gamti Mountain and Kruja Day Tour
Berat, known as the "City of 1001 Windows," is truly a sight to behold. The inside of the castle is absolutely stunning, and you can watch craftsmen working with wood, creating beautiful pieces that make for perfect souvenirs. Nearby, there’s an old ...
Berat and Durres
Gjirokastra is commonly called the "City of Stone" and is the birthplace of Ismail Kadare, a world-renowned Albanian writer. If you’re lucky enough to visit this city during a folk concert, you’ll experience Albanian tradition at its fullest. I won’t...
Gjirokastra and Blue Eye Day Tour
A tour of the city of Durres, that is near the city, like no other. I truly enjoyed the experience
UTV Off⎯Road Sektor Rinia Tour
This one is in my wishlist of things I want to do the next time I visit Albania
Vjosa River Rafting Tour
I didn’t want to leave the thermal baths! The locals believe that these baths are incredible for relieving joint pain and other similar issues, and I can totally see why. It felt so soothing, I could have stayed there forever.
Visit Permet Thermal Baths and Tepelena Castle
You won't find a lot of people talking about this place, even locals have now started to discover this place. It's the kind of place that you swear you won't visit it again because of the road, but then you feel the fresh air, feel the fresh water an...
Holta Canyon Adventure
I totally loved the visit in the Osumi Canyons, and I hope next time I am visiting I will go rafting, too.
Osumi Canyon, Bogova Waterfall, and Pirro Goshi…
I love how beautiful Saranda is, and the sea is so clear, it’s almost surreal! The boat ride is one of those memories I’ll never forget, especially when we visited the caves.
Sarandë: Boat Tour of Coast, Shipwreck, Stops for Snorkeling
Berati is one of the most beautiful cities of Albania in my opinion.
From Tirana: Day Tour of Belshi Lake, Berat and Wine tasting
I have heard that one famous Albanian writer was born in this city. I can't remember his name right now
From Tirana/Durres: Gjirokastra UNESCO old town & Ardenica
The blue eye was the best view ever
Best of Saranda: Blue Eye, Butrint, Ksamil & Lekuresi Castle
In the old bazzar, you can see all kind of traditional costumes, carpets etc. Also, if you are lucky, you can even see how they are made.
Tirana: Kruja Castle, Museum, Old Bazaar, Sari Salltik Tour
Albania is really blessed by God with all this beautiful places
From Tirana/Shkodra: Komani Lake and Shala River Day Trip
Amazing experience, amazing nature
Virpazar: Skadar Lake National Park Guided Boat Tour
The best time to visit this city is in winter or during the Beer festival in summer
From Tirana/Durrës: Pogradec, Korça, and Voskopoja Day Trip
Recently, it was discovered the biggest underground thermal lake in Albania and it is around this city
From Tirana / Durresi : Day Tour, Lin , UNESCO Ohrid Lake
It's a really beautiful city
Korça: Where Culture Meets Cuisine
Another way to visit Korca is with this tour. This way you can see another city as well, where a lot of Albanians like to go as there is an endemic fish they taste delicious cooked traditionally
From Tirana/Durrës Day Tour Pogradec, Korça & Dardha SKIING
This is a church in Albania, where even muslims go to visit as it is a holy place. A tip I heard from believers: If you visit this church with a prayer request in your heart, make sure that you have one and only one and are praying only for this pray...
Kisha e Shna Ndout
This city is one of the oldest in Albania and the castle has one of the craziest tales ever.
From Shkodër: Tour of Shkodër
One in a life time albanian experience
I have tried a lot of Albanian cuisine and my favorite was tava kosi - it was a kind of casserole dish with yoghurt and lamb.
2025 Cooking Classes and Traditional food tasting in Tirana - with Reviews
I haven't tried this tour yet, but I have recommended to some of my friends, and I have only heard good words about it.
2025 Full Albanian Experience: A 10 Day Tour (Tirana) - with Reviews
On my to do list for my next trip in Albania
paragliding Albania - Paragliding Llogara - Paragliding Vlor
Honestly, I like to visit the north of Albania mostly because of home-made dishes.
Tirana: Albanian Alps and Theth Village Day Tour w/Lunch
This looks so beautiful, I will try this on my next trip to Albania. I will there in May as it is the best time to visit this country in my opinion. During summer it is way to hot for me, but spring and herbs are the perfect times
Secret Blue Cave & Grama Bay - Speed Boat Tour
What an amazing experience
Tirana: Guided Quad Biking Tour
Amazing experience, one that I would like to repeat again
Tirana: The Balkans' Longest Zipline Petrela Adrenaline Tour
The atmosphere was something that I have never experienced before. I loved this tour
Sarande: Permet 4x4 Tour, Rafting and Thermal baths
Amazing experience, amazing people and culture.
Berat 4x4 Off-Road & Vineyard Wine Tasting
I haven't tried this experience yet, but that pie seems delicious. I have learned that is typical of north of Albania and also Kosovo.
Naraç: sharing authenticity with an Albanian family