
14 Apr 2026
Nivica Canyon: The Village at the Edge of a Gorge
In the Kurvelesh highlands, a stone village stands above a canyon with caves, waterfalls and almost no other visitors.
Read MoreHiking in Albania covers mountain ridges, canyons and old forests, and these articles are guides to some of the country's best walking areas. Trails range from short walks near towns to long days in national parks, with fewer people than many other European mountain areas. Our guides include Mount Tomorr, the holy mountain above Berat, Shebenik National Park with its old beech forest and glacial lakes, and Nivica canyon in the southern highlands. Others look at Dhermi on the coast and at tours that combine walking with the rest of the country.

14 Apr 2026
In the Kurvelesh highlands, a stone village stands above a canyon with caves, waterfalls and almost no other visitors.
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11 Feb 2026
Beech forest old enough to be UNESCO-listed, a scatter of glacial lakes and the last Albanian habitat of the Balkan lynx — all two hours from Tirana.
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12 Dec 2025
Nestled along the Albanian Riviera , Dhermi Beach is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. With its crystal-clear turquoise waters, stunning landscapes, and vibrant atmosphere, Dhermi Beach Albania is quickly becoming.....
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18 Nov 2025
If you've ever envisioned exploring a country where azure beaches coexist with snow-peaked mountains, where past lives in every stone road, and where hospitality equals home, Albania awaits. With its unspoiled nature, c....
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9 Sept 2025
The 2,416-metre ridge above Berat is a national park, a hiking destination and a pilgrimage site all at once.
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