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Why visit
The Balkans' most underrated coastline, backed by dramatic mountains and some of Europe's lowest prices.
Tirana
Capital
2.8M
Population
ALL
Currency
Albanian
Languages
May, Jun, Sept
Best months
4 cities on the map
7–12 daysWarm · Mild€60–€90/dayMay, Jun, Sept
Must see
Berat old townGjirokastër castle and bazaarAlbanian Riviera (Dhërmi, Himarë, Ksamil)Llogara PassTirana
Why go
- Extremely low prices for food, transport and accommodation
- Dramatic coastline without the crowds of neighbouring countries
- Well-preserved Ottoman old towns
Worth knowing
- Public transport is informal and schedules are unreliable
- Coastal roads get congested and slow in August
- Tourist infrastructure is thinner outside the main towns
29K km²
Area
UTC+1
Timezone