What to do in Albania
- Explore Tirana: Visit the colorful capital city, home to Skanderbeg Square, the National History Museum, and trendy neighborhoods like Blloku.
- Discover Berat: Known as the "City of a Thousand Windows", this UNESCO World Heritage Site is filled with Ottoman-era houses, hilltop castles, and cobbled streets.
- Wander through Gjirokastër: Another UNESCO city, Gjirokastër is famous for its stone-roofed houses and the impressive Gjirokastër Castle.
- Relax on the Albanian Riviera: From Dhërmi and Himarë to Ksamil, the Ionian coastline offers stunning turquoise waters, secluded beaches, and lively summer nightlife.
- Visit Butrint National Park: A must-see for history lovers — this ancient city and archaeological site blends Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian ruins in a lush natural setting.
- Hike the Accursed Mountains: Also called the Albanian Alps, this region offers some of the best trekking in the Balkans with routes like Theth to Valbona.
- Swim in the Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër): A mesmerizing natural spring near Sarandë, where crystal-clear blue waters bubble up from underground caves.
