{"id":9094,"date":"2018-11-23T10:00:06","date_gmt":"2018-11-23T09:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/?p=9094"},"modified":"2023-05-20T15:56:02","modified_gmt":"2023-05-20T13:56:02","slug":"what-to-see-in-albania-best-places-to-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-albania-best-places-to-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"What to See in Albania \u2013 The Best Places To Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you don&#8217;t know <strong>what to see in <a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/guide-to-albania\/\">Albania<\/a><\/strong>, what are <strong>the best places to visit<\/strong> and you are looking for an inspiration, you are in the right place. Below, you will find a detailed description of the greatest attractions of this curious country.<\/p>\n<p>Albania is still one of the least known corners of Europe. Most travellers don\u2019t really know <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/is-it-safe-to-travel-to-albania\/\">what to expect from this country<\/a><\/strong>, so let me make a quick introduction to give you some ideas what to see in Albania.<\/p>\n<p>Most of Albanian territory is mountainous, so expect beautiful rugged horizons. Wherever you go, you\u2019ll always see them. It\u2019s a Mediterranean country, so expect long <strong>coastline of rocky bays of the Ionian Sea and long sandy beaches of the Adriatic Sea<\/strong>. It\u2019s a Balkan country, so expect vivid music, delicious food and very friendly people.<\/p>\n<p>Now let me take you for a <a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/travelling-to-albania-by-car\/\"><strong>ride around the best places to visit in Albania<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-GB\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"N4GEUDS\" data-gyg-q=\"Albania\"><\/div>\n<h2>1. KSAMIL (KSAMILI) ISLANDS \u2013 a picturesque archipelago<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pswp\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"pswp__bg\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__scroll-wrap\"><div class=\"pswp__container\"><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__ui pswp__ui--hidden\"><div class=\"pswp__top-bar\"><div class=\"pswp__counter\"><\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--close\" title=\"Close (Esc)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--share\" title=\"Share\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--fs\" title=\"Toggle fullscreen\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--zoom\" title=\"Zoom in\/out\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__preloader\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__icn\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__cut\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__donut\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__share-modal pswp__share-modal--hidden pswp__single-tap\"><div class=\"pswp__share-tooltip\"><\/div> <\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--arrow--left\" title=\"Previous (arrow left)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--arrow--right\" title=\"Next (arrow right)\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__caption\"><div class=\"pswp__caption__center\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><figure id=\"mostrar_galeria-1\" class=\"abrir_galeria\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9099\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2220\" height=\"1480\" src=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Butrint-Lake-near-Ksamili-and-Saranda.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Butrint-Lake-near-Ksamili-and-Saranda.jpg 2220w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Butrint-Lake-near-Ksamili-and-Saranda-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Butrint-Lake-near-Ksamili-and-Saranda-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Butrint-Lake-near-Ksamili-and-Saranda-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2220px) 100vw, 2220px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9099\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Butrint Lake near Ksamili and Saranda<\/figcaption><button type=\"button\" class=\"ver_galeria\">View Gallery<\/button><\/figure><div id=\"gallery-1\" class=\"photoswipe-gallery\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Butrint-Lake-near-Ksamili-and-Saranda.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Butrint Lake near Ksamili and Saranda<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Ksamili-by-night.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1478\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Ksamili by night<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Monastery-Beach-Ksamili-Plazhi-i-Manastirit.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Monastery Beach Ksamili &#8211; Plazhi i Manastirit<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Beautiful-Ksamili-beaches.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1985\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1253\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Beautiful Ksamili beaches<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Ksamili-beach-bar.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Ksamili beach bar<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Best-beaches-in-Albania-Ksamili-islands.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Best beaches in Albania: Ksamili islands<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>One of the best places to visit in Albania is Ksamili &#8211; an archipelago close to the Greek border, on the very south of Albania. Four small islands are so close from the shore that you can easily swim to them or take a pedalo. <strong>Perfectly turquoise, crystal clear water, sandy or stony beaches and romantic sunsets make Ksamili a beautiful holiday destination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There are many good restaurants and nice bars to spend an evening by the sea. However, don\u2019t believe everything you read in the internet: as beautiful as it is, it\u2019s not paradise. That&#8217;s because it gets very crowded in the peak season and you have to pay for the beaches (umbrella &amp; deckchairs). Not even 1 cm2 is left as a free beach. Out of the peak season it\u2019s surely more relaxed.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, Ksamili is a very pleasant holiday resort.<\/p>\n<h2>2. BUTRINT (BUTRINTI) \u2013 a UNESCO-enlisted ancient town of 5 civilizations<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pswp\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"pswp__bg\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__scroll-wrap\"><div class=\"pswp__container\"><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__ui pswp__ui--hidden\"><div class=\"pswp__top-bar\"><div class=\"pswp__counter\"><\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--close\" title=\"Close (Esc)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--share\" title=\"Share\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--fs\" title=\"Toggle fullscreen\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--zoom\" title=\"Zoom in\/out\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__preloader\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__icn\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__cut\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__donut\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__share-modal 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https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Marshlands-and-laggon-of-Butrint-National-Park-in-Albania-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Marshlands-and-laggon-of-Butrint-National-Park-in-Albania-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Marshlands-and-laggon-of-Butrint-National-Park-in-Albania-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2220px) 100vw, 2220px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9115\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marshlands and lagoon of Butrint National Park in Albania<\/figcaption><button type=\"button\" class=\"ver_galeria\">View Gallery<\/button><\/figure><div id=\"gallery-2\" class=\"photoswipe-gallery\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Marshlands-and-laggon-of-Butrint-National-Park-in-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Marshlands and lagoon of Butrint National Park in Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Hellenic-ruins-of-ancient-city-of-Butrint-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Hellenic ruins of ancient city of Butrint, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Butrint-National-Park-and-lagoon-seen-from-the-castle.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Butrint National Park and lagoon seen from the castle<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Ruins-of-ancient-Roman-basilica-in-Butrint-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Ruins of ancient Roman basilica in Butrint, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Archeological-museum-of-Butrint-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Archeological museum of Butrint, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Inhabitants-of-The-Temple-of-Esculap-in-Butrint-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1433\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Inhabitants of The Temple of Esculap in Butrint, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Venetian-castle-in-Butrint-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Venetian castle in Butrint, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Butrint is like the Albanian version of Pompeii:<\/strong> it lets you immerse yourself completely in the ancient past. A huge area of well-preserved ruins of an ancient city is left entirely untouched by modernity. Its location is stunning. It lies on a promontory surrounded by beautiful azure Lake Butrint and a wide lagoon on the other side, both forming a National Park.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a <strong>UNESCO heritage site with monuments spanning 2500 years of history, including Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman civilizations!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The walk through the scented forest with scenic ruins appearing around every corner, with glimpses of the serene lake, are truly unforgettable. It\u2019s quite a unique place and I highly recommend it as truly one of the best places to visit in Albania. It\u2019s just around 4 km from Ksamil and 17 km from Saranda.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read about <a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/travelling-to-albania-by-car\/\">Travelling to Albania by Car: Safety, Roads, Rental and Advice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>3. SARANDA (SARAND\u00cb) \u2013 the No. 1 holiday destination in Albania<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pswp\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"pswp__bg\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__scroll-wrap\"><div class=\"pswp__container\"><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__ui pswp__ui--hidden\"><div class=\"pswp__top-bar\"><div class=\"pswp__counter\"><\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--close\" title=\"Close (Esc)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--share\" title=\"Share\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--fs\" title=\"Toggle fullscreen\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--zoom\" title=\"Zoom in\/out\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__preloader\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__icn\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__cut\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__donut\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__share-modal 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Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Lively-nightlife-of-Saranda-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1335\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Lively nightlife of Saranda, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Lovely-promenade-in-Saranda-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1529\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Lovely promenade in Saranda, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sunset-over-Saranda-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1372\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Sunset over Saranda, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/View-from-L\u00ebkur\u00ebsi-Castle-over-Saranda-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">View from L\u00ebkur\u00ebsi Castle over Saranda, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/View-from-L\u00ebkur\u00ebsi-Castle-over-Ksamili-islands-and-Corfu.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">View from L\u00ebkur\u00ebsi Castle over Ksamili islands and Corfu<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Bars-in-Saranda-by-night.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Bars in Saranda by night<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Saranda, a popular resort by the Ionian Sea, lies close to the Greek border. <strong>The view at the Greek island of Corfu across the bay is quite spectacular. It a pleasant, vibrant, colourful resort full of life day and night.<\/strong> Wide range of good hotels, pretty promenade, flowers and palm trees, plenty of restaurants and bars with a perfect sea view, lively nightlife and a comfortable town beach make it a very good place for holidays.<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of trips organized from here \u2013 both to Albania and Greece, and it\u2019s easy to get around. <strong>L\u00ebkur\u00ebsi Castle<\/strong> overlooking Saranda, and the monastery of 40 saints on the neighbouring hilltop, both offer an absolutely breathtaking panorama far away across the bay to Corfu and to Albanian Ksamili islands.<\/p>\n<h2>4. THE ALBANIAN RIVIERA \u2013 a series of diverse spectacular beaches<\/h2>\n<p>What else to see in Albania? The <strong>Albanian Riviera offers the best beaches in Albania<\/strong>. Little coastal towns of Dh\u00ebrmi, Jal, Himar\u00eb, Borsh \u2013 all have some great beaches, not crowded, sometimes even half-empty and with pretty views at the mountains.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"78kX78fc04\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/albanian-riviera-the-best-beaches-in-albania\/\">Albanian Riviera &#8211; The Best Beaches in Albania<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Albanian Riviera &#8211; The Best Beaches in Albania&#8221; &#8212; Euroviajar.com\" src=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/albanian-riviera-the-best-beaches-in-albania\/embed\/#?secret=hyigEjycTZ#?secret=78kX78fc04\" data-secret=\"78kX78fc04\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>4.1 GJIPE CANYON \u2013 one of the most scenic beaches of Albania<\/h3>\n<div class=\"pswp\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"pswp__bg\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__scroll-wrap\"><div class=\"pswp__container\"><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__ui pswp__ui--hidden\"><div class=\"pswp__top-bar\"><div class=\"pswp__counter\"><\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--close\" title=\"Close (Esc)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--share\" title=\"Share\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--fs\" title=\"Toggle fullscreen\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--zoom\" title=\"Zoom in\/out\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__preloader\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__icn\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__cut\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__donut\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__share-modal pswp__share-modal--hidden 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500w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Scenic-path-leading-to-Gjipe-Canyon-beach-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Scenic-path-leading-to-Gjipe-Canyon-beach-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2220px) 100vw, 2220px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9141\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scenic path leading to Gjipe Canyon beach<\/figcaption><button type=\"button\" class=\"ver_galeria\">View Gallery<\/button><\/figure><div id=\"gallery-4\" class=\"photoswipe-gallery\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Scenic-path-leading-to-Gjipe-Canyon-beach.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Scenic path leading to Gjipe Canyon beach<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Gjipe-beach-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Gjipe beach, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Crystal-waters-of-Gjipe-beach-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Crystal waters of Gjipe beach, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/View-of-Gjipe-beach-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">View of Gjipe beach, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>The best beaches are often not easily accessible, hidden among the mountains, but they are certainly worth the trip. Definitely the most spectacular one is the beach of<strong> Gjipe Canyon, with its natural setting, beautiful surroundings and an incredible view<\/strong> from the path leading to the beach high above the sea level. The town closest to it is Dh\u00ebrmi.<\/p>\n<h3>4.2 DH\u00cbRMI \u2013 pretty beach town<\/h3>\n<div class=\"pswp\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"pswp__bg\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__scroll-wrap\"><div class=\"pswp__container\"><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__ui pswp__ui--hidden\"><div class=\"pswp__top-bar\"><div class=\"pswp__counter\"><\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--close\" title=\"Close (Esc)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--share\" title=\"Share\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--fs\" title=\"Toggle fullscreen\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--zoom\" title=\"Zoom in\/out\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__preloader\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__icn\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__cut\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__donut\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__share-modal pswp__share-modal--hidden pswp__single-tap\"><div class=\"pswp__share-tooltip\"><\/div> <\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--arrow--left\" title=\"Previous (arrow left)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--arrow--right\" title=\"Next (arrow right)\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__caption\"><div class=\"pswp__caption__center\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><figure id=\"mostrar_galeria-5\" class=\"abrir_galeria\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9146\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2220\" height=\"1480\" src=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dhermi-beach-Albania-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Dh\u00ebrmi beach, Albania\" srcset=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dhermi-beach-Albania-1.jpg 2220w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dhermi-beach-Albania-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dhermi-beach-Albania-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dhermi-beach-Albania-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2220px) 100vw, 2220px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9146\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dh\u00ebrmi beach, Albania<\/figcaption><button type=\"button\" class=\"ver_galeria\">View Gallery<\/button><\/figure><div id=\"gallery-5\" class=\"photoswipe-gallery\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dhermi-beach-Albania-1.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Dh\u00ebrmi beach, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dhermi-beach-Albania-2.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Dh\u00ebrmi beach, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dhermi-beach-Albania-3.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Dh\u00ebrmi beach, Albania <\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Dh\u00ebrmi is a small, pleasant resort with its own pretty town beach, and other spectacular beaches nearby<\/strong>. It has a nice promenade and some restaurants and bars terraced directly over the sea \u2013 the view from them is just great!<\/p>\n<h3>4.3 JAL (JALA) \u2013 small hidden beach town<\/h3>\n<div class=\"pswp\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"pswp__bg\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__scroll-wrap\"><div class=\"pswp__container\"><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__ui pswp__ui--hidden\"><div class=\"pswp__top-bar\"><div class=\"pswp__counter\"><\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--close\" title=\"Close (Esc)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--share\" title=\"Share\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--fs\" title=\"Toggle fullscreen\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--zoom\" title=\"Zoom in\/out\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__preloader\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__icn\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__cut\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__donut\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__share-modal pswp__share-modal--hidden pswp__single-tap\"><div class=\"pswp__share-tooltip\"><\/div> <\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--arrow--left\" title=\"Previous (arrow left)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--arrow--right\" title=\"Next (arrow right)\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__caption\"><div class=\"pswp__caption__center\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><figure id=\"mostrar_galeria-6\" class=\"abrir_galeria\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9171\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2220\" height=\"1480\" src=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Jala-beach-Albania-2-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Jala beach, Albania\" srcset=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Jala-beach-Albania-2-1.jpg 2220w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Jala-beach-Albania-2-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Jala-beach-Albania-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Jala-beach-Albania-2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2220px) 100vw, 2220px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9171\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jala beach, Albania<\/figcaption><button type=\"button\" class=\"ver_galeria\">View Gallery<\/button><\/figure><div id=\"gallery-6\" class=\"photoswipe-gallery\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Jala-beach-Albania-2-1.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Jala beach, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/View-of-Jala-Albania-from-the-road-above.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">View of Jala, Albania, from the road above<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Jala-beach-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Jala beach, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>The view at Jala from the road above the town puts you immediately in a holiday mood: it\u2019s just a <strong>handful of holiday houses with long stripes of beaches and one tiny more secluded beach behind the rocks.<\/strong> The water is splendid, the beaches are very pleasant and it\u2019s a nice place to relax. It is very small, with everything within a walking distance. It has a more upscale, \u201cexpensive\u201d feel to it than other towns of the Albanian Riviera.<\/p>\n<h3>4.4 HIMARA (HIMAR\u00cb) \u2013 relaxing beach town with good restaurants<\/h3>\n<div class=\"pswp\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"pswp__bg\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__scroll-wrap\"><div class=\"pswp__container\"><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__ui pswp__ui--hidden\"><div class=\"pswp__top-bar\"><div class=\"pswp__counter\"><\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--close\" title=\"Close (Esc)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--share\" title=\"Share\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--fs\" title=\"Toggle fullscreen\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--zoom\" title=\"Zoom in\/out\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__preloader\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__icn\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__cut\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__donut\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__share-modal pswp__share-modal--hidden pswp__single-tap\"><div class=\"pswp__share-tooltip\"><\/div> <\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--arrow--left\" title=\"Previous (arrow left)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--arrow--right\" title=\"Next (arrow right)\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__caption\"><div class=\"pswp__caption__center\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><figure id=\"mostrar_galeria-7\" class=\"abrir_galeria\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9175\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2220\" height=\"1480\" src=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Beach-bars-in-Himara-Albania.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Beach bars in Himara, Albania\" srcset=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Beach-bars-in-Himara-Albania.jpg 2220w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Beach-bars-in-Himara-Albania-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Beach-bars-in-Himara-Albania-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Beach-bars-in-Himara-Albania-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2220px) 100vw, 2220px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beach bars in Himara, Albania<\/figcaption><button type=\"button\" class=\"ver_galeria\">View Gallery<\/button><\/figure><div id=\"gallery-7\" class=\"photoswipe-gallery\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Beach-bars-in-Himara-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Beach bars in Himara, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Livadhi-beach-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Livadhi beach, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Beautiful-Livadhi-beach-Himara.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Beautiful Livadhi beach, Himara<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Himara-beach.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Himara beach<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Himara has several beaches, two town beaches easy to reach and a much better, <strong>very pretty Livadhi beach just outside the town \u2013 long and with lovely view at the mountains and Himara Castle<\/strong>. There are plenty of bars and good restaurants by the sea \u2013 the nicest one is Esperia, where the beach ends, by the fishermen\u2019s harbour.<\/p>\n<h3>4.5 BORSH (BORSHI) \u2013 an unusual castle with a great sea view<\/h3>\n<div class=\"pswp\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"pswp__bg\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__scroll-wrap\"><div class=\"pswp__container\"><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__ui pswp__ui--hidden\"><div class=\"pswp__top-bar\"><div class=\"pswp__counter\"><\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--close\" title=\"Close (Esc)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--share\" title=\"Share\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--fs\" title=\"Toggle fullscreen\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--zoom\" title=\"Zoom in\/out\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__preloader\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__icn\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__cut\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__donut\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__share-modal pswp__share-modal--hidden pswp__single-tap\"><div class=\"pswp__share-tooltip\"><\/div> <\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--arrow--left\" title=\"Previous (arrow left)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--arrow--right\" title=\"Next (arrow right)\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__caption\"><div class=\"pswp__caption__center\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><figure id=\"mostrar_galeria-8\" class=\"abrir_galeria\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9198\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2220\" height=\"1480\" src=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Mountains-surrouding-the-Borshi-Castle.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Mountains surrouding the Borshi Castle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Mountains-surrouding-the-Borshi-Castle.jpg 2220w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Mountains-surrouding-the-Borshi-Castle-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Mountains-surrouding-the-Borshi-Castle-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Mountains-surrouding-the-Borshi-Castle-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2220px) 100vw, 2220px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9198\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mountains surrouding the Borshi Castle<\/figcaption><button type=\"button\" class=\"ver_galeria\">View Gallery<\/button><\/figure><div id=\"gallery-8\" class=\"photoswipe-gallery\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Mountains-surrouding-the-Borshi-Castle.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Mountains surrouding the Borshi Castle<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Borshi-beach-one-of-the-longest-on-the-Albanian-Riviera.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Borshi beach, one of the longest on the Albanian Riviera<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Vast-beach-of-Borshi-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Vast beach of Borshi, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Church-turned-into-a-mosque-in-the-Borshi-Castle.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Mosque in the Borshi Castle<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Borsh is a town located on a <strong>large plain by the Ionian Sea, with a beach much longer than the other<\/strong> in the Albanian Riviera. The beach is comfortable to get to. However, the best thing about Borsh is its medieval castle.<\/p>\n<h3>Borsh Castle<\/h3>\n<p>Borsh Castle is located on the top of a hill with splendid views over the mountains.<\/p>\n<p>The scenic paved path leading to it makes a lovely walk. It makes you feel right in the middle of the mountains, high above the sea level, immersed in the scent of Mediterranean herbs growing on the slopes.<\/p>\n<p>The shape of the <strong>Borsh Castle is unusual \u2013 with a mushroom-like minaret of a mosque in which you can see some faded frescoes<\/strong>. A fantastic place. Coming back, at the junction of the main road and the castle road, stop at the unique restaurant Ujvara, where the tables are arranged on terraces around a little waterfall. Quite spectacular.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"FwzbCPaycE\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/goats-in-albania\/\">Long Live the Goat! Gallery of Goats in Albania<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Long Live the Goat! Gallery of Goats in Albania&#8221; &#8212; Euroviajar.com\" src=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/goats-in-albania\/embed\/#?secret=N3Cmlttqep#?secret=FwzbCPaycE\" data-secret=\"FwzbCPaycE\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/guide-to-berat-what-to-see-do-in-3-days\/\">BERAT (BERATI)<\/a> \u2013 the spirit of old Albania<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pswp\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"pswp__bg\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__scroll-wrap\"><div class=\"pswp__container\"><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__ui pswp__ui--hidden\"><div class=\"pswp__top-bar\"><div class=\"pswp__counter\"><\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--close\" title=\"Close (Esc)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--share\" 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src=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Ottoman-houses-in-Berati-Albania.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Ottoman houses in Berat, Albania\" srcset=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Ottoman-houses-in-Berati-Albania.jpg 2220w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Ottoman-houses-in-Berati-Albania-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Ottoman-houses-in-Berati-Albania-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Ottoman-houses-in-Berati-Albania-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2220px) 100vw, 2220px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9159\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ottoman houses in Berat, Albania<\/figcaption><button type=\"button\" class=\"ver_galeria\">View Gallery<\/button><\/figure><div id=\"gallery-9\" class=\"photoswipe-gallery\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Ottoman-houses-in-Berati-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Ottoman houses in Berat, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Overview-of-Berati-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Overview of Berati, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Quiet-streets-of-the-Berati-castle.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Quiet streets of the Berat castle<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_0227a.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\"><\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Traditional-Ottoman-architecture-of-Berati-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Traditional Ottoman architecture of Berati, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Medieval-Byzantine-Holy-Trinity-Church-in-Berati-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1523\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Medieval Byzantine Holy Trinity Church in Berati, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Magical-Berati-by-night.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1467\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Magical Berati by night<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/The-area-of-Berati-castle-and-one-of-its-medieval-churches.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">The area of Berat castle and one of its medieval churches<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>One of the best places to visit in Albania is definitely Berat. <strong>This lovely town enlisted by UNESCO for its perfectly preserved Ottoman architecture, is one of those places that capture your heart.<\/strong> Its atmosphere makes you feel as if you stepped into the world from the past.<\/p>\n<p>It is authentic, it is scenic, it is charmingly old-fashioned. You see people living a traditional village life, with hens and cats everywhere. A beautiful girl sells you figs from her garden and then she leaves the stall to show you the most panoramic point of the old town walls, an old man offers you his home-made raki (Albanian spirit), you have to ask around in a local bar for a guardian who opens for you one of the old churches.<\/p>\n<h3>Berat Castle<\/h3>\n<p>One of its most fascinating places of Berat is its <strong>vast castle<\/strong>, within the walls of which people still live in their traditional houses. It\u2019s an <strong>extremely romantic place<\/strong>, where you can stroll for hours by day and night. People are lovely, traditional Albanian food is spectacular, and you just wish to stay there longer and longer.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"xCVl4mCYBp\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/guide-to-berat-what-to-see-do-in-3-days\/\">Guide to Berat, Albania &#8211; What to See &#038; Do in 3 Days<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Guide to Berat, Albania &#8211; What to See &#038; Do in 3 Days&#8221; &#8212; Euroviajar.com\" src=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/guide-to-berat-what-to-see-do-in-3-days\/embed\/#?secret=h5QEAGS5sJ#?secret=xCVl4mCYBp\" data-secret=\"xCVl4mCYBp\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>6. GJIROKAST\u00cbR (GJIROKASTRA) \u2013 traditional mountain town with splendid monuments<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pswp\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"pswp__bg\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__scroll-wrap\"><div class=\"pswp__container\"><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__ui pswp__ui--hidden\"><div class=\"pswp__top-bar\"><div class=\"pswp__counter\"><\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--close\" title=\"Close (Esc)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--share\" title=\"Share\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--fs\" title=\"Toggle fullscreen\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--zoom\" title=\"Zoom in\/out\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__preloader\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__icn\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__cut\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__donut\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div 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https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Castle-of-Gjirokastra-Albania-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Castle-of-Gjirokastra-Albania-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Castle-of-Gjirokastra-Albania-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2220px) 100vw, 2220px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9203\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Castle of Gjirokastra, Albania<\/figcaption><button type=\"button\" class=\"ver_galeria\">View Gallery<\/button><\/figure><div id=\"gallery-10\" class=\"photoswipe-gallery\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Castle-of-Gjirokastra-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Castle of Gjirokastra, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Traditional-old-Skenduli-House-in-Gjirokastra-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Traditional old Skenduli House in Gjirokastra, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Unique-Ottoman-architecture-of-Gjirokastra.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Unique Ottoman architecture of Gjirokastra<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Gjirokastra-Albania-the-historical-town-enlisted-by-UNESCO.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Gjirokastra, Albania, the historical town enlisted by UNESCO<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Ethnographic-Museaum-in-ex-dictator-Enver-Hoxhas-house-in-Gjirokastra.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Ethnographic Museaum in ex dictator Enver Hoxha&#8217;s house in Gjirokastra<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Spectacular-castle-of-Gjirokastra-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Spectacular castle of Gjirokastra, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>Gjirokast\u00ebr, a mountain town enlisted by UNESCO for its outstanding Ottoman architecture, will give you an insight into the real Albanian culture.<\/strong> This beautiful place is like nothing you\u2019ve ever seen before, with its steep stone-paved streets, surprisingly huge stone fortified<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>houses and\u00a0 stone roofs of silvery colour everywhere.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"LC20lb\">Gjirokast\u00ebr Castle<\/h3>\n<p>Its castle is vast and scenic, offering fantastic views over the old town, the new town and the mountain range, with plenty of hidden corners to explore. You constantly feel the imposing presence of the high mountains facing the town, making you feel somewhere in a far-away place &#8211; yet a very pleasant one. The local cuisine is superb. There are some spectacular accommodation options, letting you feel as if you were sleeping in a museum \u2013 in fact <strong>you can sleep in some UNESCO monument houses<\/strong> &#8211; details in our article coming soon.<\/p>\n<h2>7. LLOGARA PASS \u2013 one of the most panoramic roads of Europe, 1,000 m above the sea<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pswp\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"pswp__bg\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__scroll-wrap\"><div class=\"pswp__container\"><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__ui pswp__ui--hidden\"><div class=\"pswp__top-bar\"><div class=\"pswp__counter\"><\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--close\" title=\"Close (Esc)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--share\" title=\"Share\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--fs\" title=\"Toggle fullscreen\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--zoom\" title=\"Zoom in\/out\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__preloader\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__icn\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__cut\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__donut\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div 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https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Llogara-Pass-immersed-in-the-clouds-Albania-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Llogara-Pass-immersed-in-the-clouds-Albania-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Llogara-Pass-immersed-in-the-clouds-Albania-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2220px) 100vw, 2220px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9223\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Llogara Pass immersed in the clouds, Albania<\/figcaption><button type=\"button\" class=\"ver_galeria\">View Gallery<\/button><\/figure><div id=\"gallery-11\" class=\"photoswipe-gallery\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Llogara-Pass-immersed-in-the-clouds-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Llogara Pass immersed in the clouds, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Down-the-Llogara-Pass-to-Orikum.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1435\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Down the Llogara Pass to Orikum<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Impressive-mountains-Maja-e-\u00c7ik\u00ebs-over-Llogara-Pass.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Impressive mountains Maja e \u00c7ik\u00ebs over Llogara Pass<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/High-in-Llogara-Pass.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">High in Llogara Pass<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Airplane-like-view-from-the-Llogara-Pass-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Airplane-like view from the Llogara Pass, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<p><strong>The Llogara Pass is the most famous road in Albania.<\/strong> It is a spectacular mountain pass leading along the Albanian Riviera through the imposing Ceraunian Mountains. If you wonder what to see in Albania, it&#8217;s definitely one of the best places to visit.<\/p>\n<p>The Llogara Pass <strong>rises up to 1,027 m (3,369 ft) above the sea level, offering views just like from the airplane.<\/strong> The panorama over the sea and the villages nearby is unforgettable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read about <a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/travelling-to-albania-by-car\/\">Travelling to Albania by Car: Safety, Roads, Rental and Advice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"qwFKaYR3OJ\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/travelling-to-albania-by-car\/\">Travelling to Albania by Car: Safety, Roads, Rental and Advice<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Travelling to Albania by Car: Safety, Roads, Rental and Advice&#8221; &#8212; Euroviajar.com\" src=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/travelling-to-albania-by-car\/embed\/#?secret=CXGFvGiIkX#?secret=qwFKaYR3OJ\" data-secret=\"qwFKaYR3OJ\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Majestic peak of Maja e \u00c7ik\u00ebs is well worth seeing. The territory belongs to Llogara\u00a0National Park. On the route, you will find a few places to stop, take photos and buy some refreshments and snacks \u2013 with a view. After the highest panoramic point of the Llogara Pass you will find several restaurants and hotels to enjoy the mountains for a bit longer.<\/p>\n<h2>8. KOMANI (KOMAN) LAKE in the Albanian Alps<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pswp\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"pswp__bg\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__scroll-wrap\"><div class=\"pswp__container\"><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__ui pswp__ui--hidden\"><div class=\"pswp__top-bar\"><div class=\"pswp__counter\"><\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--close\" title=\"Close (Esc)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--share\" title=\"Share\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--fs\" title=\"Toggle fullscreen\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--zoom\" title=\"Zoom in\/out\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__preloader\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__icn\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__cut\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__donut\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__share-modal pswp__share-modal--hidden pswp__single-tap\"><div class=\"pswp__share-tooltip\"><\/div> <\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--arrow--left\" title=\"Previous (arrow left)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--arrow--right\" title=\"Next (arrow right)\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__caption\"><div class=\"pswp__caption__center\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><figure id=\"mostrar_galeria-12\" class=\"abrir_galeria\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9229\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2220\" height=\"1480\" src=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/The-Accursed-Mountains-around-Lake-Komani-Albania.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"The Accursed Mountains around Lake Komani, Albania\" srcset=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/The-Accursed-Mountains-around-Lake-Komani-Albania.jpg 2220w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/The-Accursed-Mountains-around-Lake-Komani-Albania-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/The-Accursed-Mountains-around-Lake-Komani-Albania-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/The-Accursed-Mountains-around-Lake-Komani-Albania-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2220px) 100vw, 2220px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9229\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Accursed Mountains around Lake Komani, Albania<\/figcaption><button type=\"button\" class=\"ver_galeria\">View Gallery<\/button><\/figure><div id=\"gallery-12\" class=\"photoswipe-gallery\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/The-Accursed-Mountains-around-Lake-Komani-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">The Accursed Mountains around Lake Komani, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Trekking-around-Lake-Komani-in-the-Albanian-Alps-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Trekking around Lake Komani in the Albanian Alps, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Splendid-views-of-The-Accursed-Mountains-around-Lake-Komani-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Splendid views of The Accursed Mountains around Lake Komani, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Fjord-like-Komani-Lake-in-the-Albanian-Alps.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Fjord-like Komani Lake in the Albanian Alps<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>You didn\u2019t know that Albania has its own Alps? Me neither before going there, but let me tell you \u2013 they are amazing! <strong>The Albanian Alps are just like their more famous \u201ccousins\u201d in Switzerland<\/strong> etc. \u2013 they are high, majestic, pure and wild, and they are really beautiful. If you are into trekking, you will have a lot of fun in Albania.<\/p>\n<p>If you want something less tiring, especially considering 30-something Celsius degrees even up there in the mountains, I\u2019ve got a great idea for you: the cruise down Komani Lake. This uniquely shaped, long, narrow lake of deep turquoise colour is walled by steep mountain ranges, which make it <strong>resemble a Norwegian fjord<\/strong>. The cruise on a ferry or boat along its silent, peaceful shores is a relaxing way to immerse into the nature.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most fascinating aspects of the trip is spotting some extremely remote and isolated houses up in the Accursed Mountains. It\u2019s hard to imagine how (and why?) people live there, but it\u2019s certainly worth seeing. A beautiful trip.<\/p>\n<h2>9. ZV\u00cbRNEC ISLAND &amp; NARTA LAGOON \u2013 beautiful and peaceful nature<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pswp\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"pswp__bg\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__scroll-wrap\"><div class=\"pswp__container\"><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__ui pswp__ui--hidden\"><div class=\"pswp__top-bar\"><div class=\"pswp__counter\"><\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--close\" title=\"Close (Esc)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--share\" title=\"Share\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--fs\" title=\"Toggle fullscreen\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--zoom\" title=\"Zoom in\/out\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__preloader\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__icn\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__cut\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__donut\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__share-modal pswp__share-modal--hidden pswp__single-tap\"><div class=\"pswp__share-tooltip\"><\/div> <\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--arrow--left\" title=\"Previous (arrow left)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--arrow--right\" title=\"Next (arrow right)\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__caption\"><div class=\"pswp__caption__center\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><figure id=\"mostrar_galeria-13\" class=\"abrir_galeria\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9239\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2220\" height=\"1393\" src=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/One-of-the-empty-beaches-in-Narta-Lagoon.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"One of the empty beaches in Narta Lagoon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/One-of-the-empty-beaches-in-Narta-Lagoon.jpg 2220w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/One-of-the-empty-beaches-in-Narta-Lagoon-500x314.jpg 500w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/One-of-the-empty-beaches-in-Narta-Lagoon-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/One-of-the-empty-beaches-in-Narta-Lagoon-1024x643.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2220px) 100vw, 2220px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9239\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of the empty beaches in Narta Lagoon<\/figcaption><button type=\"button\" class=\"ver_galeria\">View Gallery<\/button><\/figure><div id=\"gallery-13\" class=\"photoswipe-gallery\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/One-of-the-empty-beaches-in-Narta-Lagoon.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1393\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">One of the empty beaches in Narta Lagoon<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Byzantine-Monastery-of-Zv\u00ebrnec-island.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1488\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Byzantine Monastery of Zv\u00ebrnec island<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/A-pathway-to-Zv\u00ebrnec-island.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">A pathway to Zv\u00ebrnec island<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Beautiful-and-empty-hidden-beach-in-Narta-Lagoon.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Beautiful and empty hidden beach in Narta Lagoon<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Unusual-stripes-of-limestone-in-a-beach-in-Narta-Lagoon.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Unusual stripes of limestone in a beach in Narta Lagoon<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>In Albania, best places to see are often hidden. That is also the case of the Narta Lagoon, located close to Vlor\u00eb on the Adriatic Sea. It\u2019s a part of the <strong>Vjosa-Narta Protected Landscape, formed of two islands and alluvial dune<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The bigger island, Zv\u00ebrnec, is connected to the mainland by a scenic wooden bridge, and it possesses a treasure: a lovely and very well preserved <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St._Mary%27s_Monastery,_Zv%C3%ABrnec\">Byzantine Monastery of Zv\u00ebrnec<\/a> from 13<sup>th<\/sup>\/14<sup>th<\/sup> century with marvellously sculptured iconostasis<\/strong>. Zv\u00ebrnec islands has also another church, small and well hidden in its lovely, scented pine forest.<\/p>\n<p>The peaceful lagoon is a protected area for many birds\u2019 species, and a walk around it makes you relax in the nature. Within the lagoon, there are well hidden some of the best beaches we have seen in Albania \u2013 almost completely empty! You won\u2019t find them on Google maps nor on any indications, you can only learn about them from the locals \u2013 and from us \u263a See the details <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/albanian-riviera-the-best-beaches-in-albania\/\">here<\/a><\/strong>. Our guide to Vlor\u00eb area is coming soon.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"78kX78fc04\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/albanian-riviera-the-best-beaches-in-albania\/\">Albanian Riviera &#8211; The Best Beaches in Albania<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Albanian Riviera &#8211; The Best Beaches in Albania&#8221; &#8212; Euroviajar.com\" src=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/albanian-riviera-the-best-beaches-in-albania\/embed\/#?secret=hyigEjycTZ#?secret=78kX78fc04\" data-secret=\"78kX78fc04\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>10. TIRANA (TIRAN\u00cb) \u2013 the lively capital of Albania<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pswp\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"pswp__bg\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__scroll-wrap\"><div class=\"pswp__container\"><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><div class=\"pswp__item\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__ui pswp__ui--hidden\"><div class=\"pswp__top-bar\"><div class=\"pswp__counter\"><\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--close\" title=\"Close (Esc)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--share\" title=\"Share\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--fs\" title=\"Toggle fullscreen\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--zoom\" title=\"Zoom in\/out\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__preloader\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__icn\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__cut\"><div class=\"pswp__preloader__donut\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pswp__share-modal pswp__share-modal--hidden pswp__single-tap\"><div class=\"pswp__share-tooltip\"><\/div> <\/div><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--arrow--left\" title=\"Previous (arrow left)\"><\/button><button class=\"pswp__button pswp__button--arrow--right\" title=\"Next (arrow right)\"><\/button><div class=\"pswp__caption\"><div class=\"pswp__caption__center\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><figure id=\"mostrar_galeria-14\" class=\"abrir_galeria\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9245\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2220\" height=\"1480\" src=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dajti-Express-gondola-lift-from-Tirana-to-Dajti-Mountain.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Albania - best places - Dajti Express - gondola lift from Tirana to Dajti Mountain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dajti-Express-gondola-lift-from-Tirana-to-Dajti-Mountain.jpg 2220w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dajti-Express-gondola-lift-from-Tirana-to-Dajti-Mountain-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dajti-Express-gondola-lift-from-Tirana-to-Dajti-Mountain-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dajti-Express-gondola-lift-from-Tirana-to-Dajti-Mountain-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2220px) 100vw, 2220px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9245\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dajti Express &#8211; gondola lift from Tirana to Dajti Mountain<\/figcaption><button type=\"button\" class=\"ver_galeria\">View Gallery<\/button><\/figure><div id=\"gallery-14\" class=\"photoswipe-gallery\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Dajti-Express-gondola-lift-from-Tirana-to-Dajti-Mountain.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Dajti Express &#8211; gondola lift from Tirana to Dajti Mountain<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Market-in-Tirana-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Market in Tirana, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/View-of-Tirana-high-above-from-Dajti-Mountain.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">View of Tirana high above from Dajti Mountain<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Inside-BunkArt2-museum-in-Tirana.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"3330\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Inside Bunk&#8217;Art2 museum in Tirana<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Lively-nightlife-in-Tirana-Albania.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Lively nightlife in Tirana, Albania<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Tirana-by-nght.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1480\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Tirana by night<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><figure itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BunkArt2-museum-in-Tirana.jpg\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"2220\" \/><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"1502\" \/><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">Bunk&#8217;Art2 museum in Tirana<\/figcaption><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>What else to see in Albania? Well, the capital! Tirana certainly wouldn\u2019t win the competition for the prettiest capital of Europe, but it has several interesting aspects worth seeing. First of all, it has great museums which contribute a lot to a good understanding of Albania, its history and culture. Don\u2019t miss unique and truly impressive <strong>Bunk\u2019Art1 and Bunk\u2019Art2 \u2013 vast labyrinths of underground bunkers turned into modern and fascinating museums<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Second of all, Tirana has <strong>absolutely amazing nightlife!<\/strong> It will surprise you how great it is! In \u201cThe Block\u201d &#8211; the area of 1km2 formerly inhabited by the communist party leader, infamous Enver Hoxha and his dignitaries, there is now a modern, vibrant centre of entertainment with the infinite amount of super cool and posh bars and clubs. Every night it gets crowded with beautiful people, all dressed up and ready to party. The atmosphere is very lively, local people are nice and friendly and drinks are great.<\/p>\n<p>Third, in Tirana you can <strong>hop on a modern Alpine-style gondola lift and find yourself straight away in the mountains, below the 1,613 m (5,292 ft) high Mount Dajti<\/strong>. The gondola lift, Dajti Express, is a super thrilling experience (and super scary for people with vertigo like me), as in two points it gets extremely steep! I\u2019ve only seen such a steep lift on the glacier in the Austrian Alps \u2013 it\u2019s something to remember!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"lHQJJARg5N\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/is-it-safe-to-travel-to-albania\/\">Is It Safe to Travel to Albania?<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Is It Safe to Travel to Albania?&#8221; &#8212; Euroviajar.com\" src=\"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/is-it-safe-to-travel-to-albania\/embed\/#?secret=AsDdgM2QzT#?secret=lHQJJARg5N\" data-secret=\"lHQJJARg5N\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<h2>Guide to Best Places to Visit in Albania<\/h2>\n<p>Now you have an overview of what to see in Albania. We are preparing detailed guides on each of the locations you\u2019ve just read about and of different aspects of visiting Albania and we will publish them regularly. 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