Lonely PlanetAug 25, 2026
9 of the Best Places to Visit in Albania
Plan your visit to Albania with our pick of the nation
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- Kala FestivalFestivalSummer music festival in Dhërmi.
- Restaurant LucianoRestaurantRestaurant with delicious food overlooking the water.
- Alevra restaurant and beach barRestaurantOffers super-fresh seafood with a twist.
- Elsewhere
- Blue EyeSightTheth, AlbaniaVibrant blue natural spring reached by a hike.
- Theth to ValbonëTrailTheth, AlbaniaPopular, beautiful mountain route taking 6-8 hours.
- Pazari i VjetërRestaurantKorçë, AlbaniaOld bazaar in Korçë with Ottoman-style architecture.
- Rozafa CastleAttractionShkodër, AlbaniaCastle with a legend and magnificent 360-degree views.
- Zekat e HouseSightGjirokastër, AlbaniaTraditional family home built 1811-1812.
- Te Fuçitë (The Barrels)RestaurantGjirokastër, AlbaniaFamily restaurant and winery with vineyard views.
- Vjosa RiverRestaurantPërmet, AlbaniaDesignated wild river national park, Europe's first.
- Bënjë Thermal BathsSightPërmet, AlbaniaThermal baths next to an Ottoman-era bridge.