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Albania travel guides
Practical, detailed guides to help you plan a trip to Albania: where to go, when to travel, how to get around and what to eat. Every article is written and updated by the Discover Albania team.
How Much Does a Trip to Albania Cost? A Realistic Daily Budget
Typical daily costs for accommodation, food, transport and activities, plus tips for saving money.
Tirana in 48 Hours: What to See, Eat and Skip
A compact two-day plan for Albania's capital, from Skanderbeg Square and Bunk'Art to Blloku cafés and the Dajti cable car.
The Lake Koman Ferry: How to Do Albania's Most Scenic Boat Ride
Timetables, tickets, what to expect on board and how to link the ferry with Valbonë and the Albanian Alps.
Berat and Gjirokastër: Albania's Two UNESCO Stone Towns
What to see, where to walk and how long to stay in Albania's best-preserved Ottoman towns.
What to Eat in Albania: 12 Dishes Worth Seeking Out
From byrek at breakfast to fresh Riviera seafood, a food-lover's guide to Albanian cuisine and how to order it.
The Best Time to Visit Albania, Month by Month
Weather, crowds and what is open: a month-by-month guide to choosing when to travel in Albania.
Getting Around Albania: Buses, Furgons, Taxis and Rental Cars
Everything you need to know about moving around Albania, from furgon minibuses to driving the mountain roads.
Theth vs Valbonë: Which Albanian Alps Valley Should You Visit?
Two valleys, one famous pass. A practical comparison of Theth and Valbonë, how to get there and how to hike between them.
Albanian Riviera: Sarandë, Ksamil, Himarë or Dhërmi?
How to choose your base on the Albanian Riviera, with honest notes on crowds, prices, beaches and day trips.
Albania in 7 Days: A Realistic First-Timer Itinerary
A day-by-day week in Albania that links Tirana, Berat, Gjirokastër and the Riviera without burning out in the car.