Regions & landscapes

The Albanian Riviera, the Albanian Alps and Lake Koman.

Theth village with a historic church in a valley ringed by the peaks of the Albanian Alps

The Albanian Alps: Theth, Valbona and the Famous Trek

A guide to the Albanian Alps (the Accursed Mountains) — the villages of Theth and Valbona, the famous day trek between them, waterfalls and stone houses, and how and when to get there.

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Aerial view of the Albanian Riviera coastline — turquoise water and beaches between cliffs

The Albanian Riviera: A Guide to the Southern Coast

A guide to the Albanian Riviera — the Llogara Pass, the stone villages of Dhërmi, Himarë and Borsh, the turquoise beaches of Gjipe and Livadhi, and planning the SH8 coast road.

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A ferry crossing the narrow Lake Koman between steep cliffs in Albania

The Lake Koman Ferry: Albania's Most Beautiful Cruise

A guide to the Lake Koman ferry — the cliff-lined cruise rated one of Europe's finest, how it connects to the Albanian Alps, schedules, and booking tips.

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A small green island surrounded by clear blue water off the Ksamil beaches in Albania

Ksamil: The Maldives of Albania

A guide to Ksamil — the small islands you can swim to, the turquoise beaches, when to come to avoid the crowds, and how to combine it with Butrint and Sarandë.

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