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Not that long ago one of the most sequestered dictatorships on earth, as of the early 1990's Albania has rejoined Europe and has some dramatic scenery and sites to offer -- not to mention bargains!

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Fascinating Tirana and its Renaissance

Fani Kurti Interested in a highly rewarding destination in Europe that´s a little “different” and off the beaten track (and which probably no one else you know has visited)? Check out one of Iberia´s newest destinations, the intriguing capital of Albania (Shqipëri in Albanian), the small, mostly Muslim in the Balkans with an impenetrable language which spent 46 years of the postwar 20th century isolated under the secretive and Stalinist totalitarian dictatorship of Enver Hoxha. After a…

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The beautful beach destinations of Albania's Ionian Coast – the 'Abanian Riviera'

master2 Albania is one of the most underrated and least touristed corners of Europe, with fantastic history, cuisine, and scenery, and a prime example of that scenery is the Albanian Riviera along its 172-kilometre (107-mile) Ionian Sea coast, a place where the sun stretches across the deep sea 300 days per year; where there are splendid configurations of rocky and isolated small beaches; and the mountains and hillsides are covered in Mediterranean vegetation and dotted with charming villages…

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Why is Albania on ourblogger's list of '10 Remarkable Places to Visit Before You Die'?

It's a wide world full of wonders, and articles "places to see before you die" have become commonplace in recent years. Thinking about the question, I have my own list, and it includes not just the expected, but also some places you might not expect. Let's have a look - and if you agree, disagree, or have your own bucket-listers, please tell me about them in the comments!read post

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Tirana yesterday on Tripatini's Instagram

What in the world is this?? Find out here on our post...

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Paul Varmuza January 27, 2025 at 10:59pm

I was disgusted to read that the Albanian government has cravenly greenlighted Jabba the Hutt´s sleazy, corrupt son-in-law mega-resort project on the Albanian Riviera near the town of Vlorë, despite opposition from environmentalists and apparently a good number of locals. They claim it has nothing to do with currying favor with 47, and if you believe that, there´s a bridge in London I´d like to sell you - real cheap! https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/world/jared-kushner-gets-the-green-l...
Joseba Basabe December 21, 2024 at 12:21pm

I recently read in Time Out that the travel site LastMinute.com reports that the hottest up-and-coming destination its seeing massive bookings for in 2025 is none other than the Albanian Riviera! https://www.timeout.com/news/this-european-region-is-the-top-trendi...
Helen Brown July 9, 2024 at 8:01pm

I read Tripatini´s post a while back on the "Albanian Riviera," and more recently Travel Noire also chimed in: https://travelnoire.com/albanias-riviera

Hidden Paradise: Discovering Albania's Riviera - Travel Noire

Despite stiff competition Albania's Riviera has quietly emerged as one of Europe's most beautiful beach destinations.
Jordan Simon August 16, 2023 at 10:50am

Foodies take note! https://www.travelandleisure.com/albania-food-destination-plan-your...
María José April 11, 2023 at 12:25pm

Another great look at what Albania has to offer these days, from The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/aug/06/albania-beaches-citi...

Into the sun: Albania’s beaches, mountains and ancient towns

Despite its dark 20th-century past, the country is now a traveller’s paradise of amazing landscapes, coast and historic cities
John Kipper February 28, 2023 at 12:20pm

Snaking across the south of the country, the Vjosë River is one of Europe's only remaining undammed waterways, and the Albanian government is about to protect it by establishing a national park around it: https://adventure.com/the-vjose-river-protected-as-national-park/

Albania is protecting one of the world’s last wild rivers | Adventure.com
David Paul Appell January 12, 2023 at 2:05pm

In her site GlobeGuide.ca, travel writer Tamara Elliott just posted a great one-week itinerary hitting many of Albania's highlights: https://www.globeguide.ca/albania-itinerary/
Riccardo R November 11, 2022 at 6:18pm

A great overview of travel in Albania just came out in Britain's The Independent: https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/albania/albania-country...

Albania travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go

Much overlooked in eastern Europe, Albania has beaches, unique history, lush sunshine and a scene low on tourists
José Balido October 23, 2022 at 12:21pm

Several months ago, The Guardian highlighted 40 of Europe's best beaches - and believe it or not, one of them was on the "Albanian Riviera":https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/apr/30/40-best-beaches-in-e...

40 of the best beaches in Europe

From flamingo-pink shores to wild coastlines and everything in between, our travel writers pick the continent’s finest sands, and places to stay near…
Tripatini June 16, 2012 at 12:45am

A fellow Tripatini member has a question about transportation in Albania. If you have any advice/observations to contribute, we'd ask you respond not on this wall but at this link to our Ask A Travel pro forum. Falënderim!