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10 Best Places to Visit in Albania Albania may be a little country but there is a lot to see and do in this exciting up-and-coming location. Bordering Macedonia, Greece, Kosovo and Montenegro, Albania’s long coastline is one of the most ruggedly beautiful in the world. While Albania is slowly becoming more popular with tourists it remains extremely undiscovered, as well as almost completely unspoiled. Albania boasts some of the best examples of Ottoman architecture in the world, along with supremely clear Mediterranean air and stunningly fabulous beaches. And, perhaps best of all, traveling to Albania remains an extremely affordable trip, even compared to much of the rest of this part of Europe. Let’s have a look at the  best places to visit in Albania ! 1. Albanian Riviera The Albanian Riviera is perhaps the most popular place in the country for tourists to visit. The Riviera has a growing reputation as an important music location, with many international...

Updated for 2026 Between Lake Butrint and the Vivari Channel, southern Albania keeps one of the country’s most memorable archaeological experiences: Butrint. The ruins are close to Sarandë and the Ionian coast, yet the setting feels worlds away from a busy resort. Stone paths pass through shady woodland, wetlands and low hills, revealing layers of Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Venetian history. Why Butrint is worth the trip Butrint is more than a collection of isolated monuments. It was a settlement shaped by water, trade and changing empires, occupied for roughly two and a half millennia. UNESCO lists the archaeological site as a World Heritage property because its remains and landscape together preserve an exceptional cultural environment. Begin near the theatre, one of the site’s most atmospheric monuments. Built in the Hellenistic period and later adapted under Roman rule, it still sits naturally against the hillside. Nearby, look for the remains of the Greek agora and Roman bath...