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🇦🇱 Albania

Turquoise Riviera beaches, Ottoman-era Berat and Gjirokastër, and the wild Accursed Mountains — Albania is the Mediterranean's last great-value secret.

Visa-free 📅 Best: May–Sep 💵 $65/day avg
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Capital
Tirana
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Currency
Albanian Lek (ALL)
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Language
Albanian
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Best time
May–Sep
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Visa
Visa-free (many)
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Avg daily budget
$30 – $230
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Safety
Generally safe
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Main airport
Tirana (TIA)
Overview

Why travellers love Albania

The Albanian Riviera rivals its neighbours at a fraction of the price, while UNESCO old towns and the Theth–Valbona mountain trek draw adventurers.

It's warm, welcoming and remarkably cheap.

Where to go

Top places in Albania

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Albanian Riviera

Albanian Riviera

🗓 3 days

Turquoise coves at Ksamil and Dhërmi.

BeachBudget
Berat

Berat

🗓 1 day

The 'town of a thousand windows'.

CultureHistory
Gjirokastër

Gjirokastër

🗓 1 day

Stone Ottoman hillside town.

HistoryCulture
Theth & the Alps

Theth & the Alps

🗓 2 days

The Accursed Mountains trek.

AdventureNature
Plan day by day

Albania itineraries

Ready-made routes — tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Albanian Riviera → Berat → Gjirokastër
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$150 – $1,150
1–2

Albanian Riviera

Turquoise coves at Ksamil and Dhërmi.

🗓 2 days✨ Beach · Budget
3–4

Berat

The 'town of a thousand windows'.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · History
5

Gjirokastër

Stone Ottoman hillside town.

🗓 1 day✨ History · Culture
Route
Albanian Riviera → Berat → Gjirokastër → Theth & the Alps
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$210 – $1,610
1–2

Albanian Riviera

Turquoise coves at Ksamil and Dhërmi.

🗓 2 days✨ Beach · Budget
3–4

Berat

The 'town of a thousand windows'.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · History
5–6

Gjirokastër

Stone Ottoman hillside town.

🗓 2 days✨ History · Culture
7

Theth & the Alps

The Accursed Mountains trek.

🗓 1 day✨ Adventure · Nature
Route
Albanian Riviera → Berat → Gjirokastër → Theth & the Alps
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$300 – $2,300
1–3

Albanian Riviera

Turquoise coves at Ksamil and Dhërmi.

🗓 3 days✨ Beach · Budget
4–6

Berat

The 'town of a thousand windows'.

🗓 3 days✨ Culture · History
7–8

Gjirokastër

Stone Ottoman hillside town.

🗓 2 days✨ History · Culture
9–10

Theth & the Alps

The Accursed Mountains trek.

🗓 2 days✨ Adventure · Nature
✨ Build a custom Albania itinerary →
Visa & entry

Albania visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa-free for many
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
N/A
Passport validity
Valid for stay
Visa type
Visa-free
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Visa rules change frequently. Many nationalities enter visa-free for up to 90 days (often longer for some passports). Always verify with the official Albania immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Albania visa guide →Use the visa checker →
Money

Albania budget guide

Budget

$30/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$230+/day
  • 4–5★ hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Albania budget guide →
Things to do

Top attractions in Albania

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Ksamil beaches

Caribbean-clear water near Greece.

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Berat & Gjirokastër

UNESCO Ottoman old towns.

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Theth–Valbona trek

Iconic hike through the Alps.

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Butrint

Layered ancient ruins by a lagoon.

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Tirana

Colourful, fast-changing capital.

Blog

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