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Lonely PlanetOct 1, 2026

The 15 Best Things to Do in Albania

With its stunning beaches, breathtaking mountains, long but complicated history, and affordable travel, Albania is perfect for your next adventure.

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  • Ali Pasha BridgeAttractionhike to this bridge for peace and quiet
  • Stone CityHotelhostel with unique tours, including bunker tunnels
  • Elsewhere
  • Xhamia Et’hem BejMuseumTirana, Albaniamosque with amazing frescoes inside
  • Bunk'Art 2MuseumTirana, AlbaniaProjekti BUNKART eshte ngritur brenda bunkerit atomike te diktatorit Enver Hoxha ne periferi të Tiranes.Bunkart i…
  • Bunk'ArtMuseumTirana, AlbaniaProjekti BUNKART eshte ngritur brenda bunkerit atomike te diktatorit Enver Hoxha ne periferi të Tiranes.Bunkart i…
  • House of Leaves MuseumMuseumTirana, Albaniasee how government spied on citizens
  • Radio BarBarTirana, Albaniahave a cocktail in Blloku neighborhood
  • Charl’s BistroRestaurantTirana, Albaniadance at this Blloku neighborhood spot
  • HanaRestaurantTirana, Albaniasip specialty coffee in Blloku neighborhood
  • KomitetiBarTirana, Albaniataste super-strong raki in Blloku neighborhood
  • Pizari i Ri marketMarketTirana, Albaniafind grilled lamb, beef, chicken
  • Taverna LabëriaRestaurantSarandë, Albaniatry delicious seafood pasta
  • Berat CastleAttractionBerat, Albaniahuge hilltop castle, a town in itself
  • Peaks of the BalkansTrailTheth, Albanianetwork of mountaintop hikes crossing borders
  • Rozafa FortressSightShkodër, Albaniahistoric fortress near Shkodër
  • Buna’s BridgeSightShkodër, Albaniabridge over the coast of Shkodër Lake
  • Venice Art Mask FactoryPlaceShkodër, Albaniapick up a mask for Carnaval parades
  • Oda GardenRestaurantTirana, Albania
  • EraRestaurantTirana, Albania
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Lonely PlanetAug 25

9 of the Best Places to Visit in Albania

Plan your visit to Albania with our pick of the nation

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  • Zekat e HouseSightTraditional family home built 1811-1812.
  • Te Fuçitë (The Barrels)RestaurantFamily restaurant and winery with vineyard views.
  • 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.
  • Kala FestivalFestivalDhërmi, AlbaniaSummer music festival in Dhërmi.
  • Restaurant LucianoRestaurantDhërmi, AlbaniaRestaurant with delicious food overlooking the water.
  • Alevra restaurant and beach barRestaurantDhërmi, AlbaniaOffers super-fresh seafood with a twist.
  • Vjosa RiverRestaurantPërmet, AlbaniaDesignated wild river national park, Europe's first.
  • Bënjë Thermal BathsSightPërmet, AlbaniaThermal baths next to an Ottoman-era bridge.
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