19 Oct 2026
Corfu to Saranda Ferry: Crossing from Greece to Albania
Everything you need for the Corfu to Saranda ferry: fast boats vs ferries, seasons, passports and the time difference, plus the best things to do near Saranda.
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Summer in Albania is not only the beach, and these articles suggest lakes, canyons, waterfalls, dunes and mountain villages for the warm months. Cooler places matter in July and August, when the coast is at its busiest. Our guides visit Shiroka and Zogaj on Lake Shkodra, the dunes of Rana e Hedhun above Shëngjin, Nivica canyon in the southern highlands and Bogova Waterfall near Berat. Others head to Dardha, a stone village in the mountains above Korçë, and Petrela Castle, an easy outing from Tirana with views over the Erzen valley.
19 Oct 2026
20 Traditional Albanian Dishes You Have to Try
From tavë kosi and fërgesë to byrek, qifqi and trileçe: 20 traditional Albanian dishes to try, with regional notes and tips for eating out in Albania.
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19 Oct 2026
Rafting in Albania: The Vjosa and Osumi Canyons
Where and when to go rafting in Albania: the wild Vjosa near Përmet and the Osumi canyons near Çorovodë, with seasons, difficulty, kit and safety tips.
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19 Oct 2026
Albania vs Croatia: Which Is Better for Your Holiday?
Albania vs Croatia: an honest comparison of beaches, crowds, costs, food, history and getting around, plus who should choose which and how to combine both.
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19 Oct 2026
Festivals and Events in Albania Through the Year
From Dita e Verës in Elbasan to the Korça Beer Fest, the Gjirokastër folklore festival and Independence Day: what happens when across Albania’s year.
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19 Oct 2026
Albania with Kids: A Family Travel Guide
Shallow sandy beaches, castles with legends, the Dajti cable car and boat trips: how to plan a relaxed family holiday in Albania with kids of any age.
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19 Oct 2026
Solo Travel in Albania: A Practical Guide
Is Albania good for solo travellers? Safety, advice for women, hostels and guesthouses, getting around alone and when joining a group tour makes sense.
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19 Oct 2026
What to Pack for Albania in Every Season
What to pack for Albania by season and trip type: beach, mountains and old towns, plus plug type, cash or card, and what to wear at religious sites.
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19 Oct 2026
The Old Villages of the Albanian Riviera: Qeparo, Vuno and Himarë
Discover the old hilltop villages of the Albanian Riviera – Qeparo, Vuno and Himarë – with stone lanes, churches, castle ruins and tips for a respectful visit.
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18 Aug 2026
Shiroka and Zogaj: The Fishing Villages on Lake Shkodra
Ten minutes from Shkodra, two villages sit on the shore of the largest lake in southern Europe, and both are built around eating fish by the water.
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21 Jul 2026
Grama Bay: The Ancient Graffiti Carved Into Albania's Cliffs
Sailors have been carving their names into this quarry wall for two thousand years. The only way in is still by sea.
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23 Jun 2026
Rana e Hedhun: The Dunes Above Shëngjin
North of Shëngjin, sand climbs the side of a hill instead of lying flat on a beach — a dune system with no equivalent in the country.
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