Albania
I wasn’t sure about Albania before I visited – Was it dangerous? Was it difficult to get around? What the heck is in Albania? But I quickly changed my tune after my first road trip through this Balkan gem of a country!
If it’s your first time, absolutely take a week or two to explore north to south, but I’ll be honest – I love the south Albanian Riviera. From Himarë down to Ksmail, you could really just spend your entire summer bouncing from beach to beach, club it up Balkan style, and eat grilled fish with hand-cut fries all day.
What To Expect
10-Day Albania Road Trip
✔️ 3 Days – Theth National Park & hiking Albanian Alps
✔️ 3 Days – Himarë & Gjipe Bay
✔️ 4 Days – Albanian Riviera, Sarandë and Ksamil Islands
✔️ Road trip route, FAQs, and cultural tid bits on what to eat, how money works, and fun facts.
Sarandë or Ksamil: Which is Better?
✔️ Saranda: Better beach clubs, more lodging options, tours/boats start here, bigger town, 20 min drive from Ksamil.
✔️ Ksamil: Better beaches, small beach town vibe, more luxury
✔️ Best things to do and beaches to see in each town.
One-Day Trip from Corfu to Sarandë, Albania
✔️ Logistics of booking the ferry from Corfu to Albania – required documents, costs, schedules
✔️ 1-Day Itinerary for Sarandë, Albania
✔️ Pro Tips about traveling to Albania for the first time.
Renting A Car In Albania
✔️ Driving rules & requirements in Albania
✔️ Best & worst rental car companies
✔️ Safety and road conditions in Albania
✔️ My experiences and little tid bits you need to know before you go on a road trip.
Is There Uber In Albania?
✔️ Best Uber Alternatives in Albania
✔️ The two taxi apps I recommend
✔️ Safety concerns, costs, and logistics of booking a taxi