Visiting Albania

Visiting Albania for the first time raises plenty of questions, and these articles are practical guides and trip stories to help you plan. Albania combines mountains, beaches, historic towns and a rural way of life that is still visible in many villages, all within a fairly small country. Our guide on what you need to know before you travel covers the basics, from people and food to getting around. A five-day journey from north to south shows how much can be fitted into a short trip, and a look at a day in an Albanian village describes the food, traditions and hospitality visitors often remember most.