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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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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

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Visit Gjirokastra - Europe's Last Secret

Through these discussions i am going to publish short articles about the Albania Major Attractions. There is a lot to see in this country of Eagles, which this year is celebrating the 100 years of Independence. November 28th 1912 - November 28th 2012. Gjirokastra, the Stoned City Published in Infoalbania.org Gjirokastra is a town in southern Albania, which in 2005 was included in the list of World Heritage by UNESCO. It is a historical city and placed on slopes Drino River valley, has…

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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!
Vintage Travel October 8, 2010 at 7:51pm

Hey everyone, I have a question for y'all.

How difficult would it be to get a group of like-minded travel agents and tour operators who specialize in Albania to get together so we could offer a series of summer charter flights from North America to Albania?