The city of Berat Located in the center of Albania, on the Osum River, Berat was built as a glorious castle on a hill. You can find the original ancient castle on this hill called the Castle. The great castle contains a whole district with many mosques and churches, which is really worth visiting. An […]
Seagull Beach With turquoise waters crashing atop white pebbles, Seagull Beach is 10 kilometers from Saranda in a small bay below a hill. Surrounded by stunning mountain scenery and cliffs, this place is intimate. During the summer season, however, this is one of the most crowded beaches in Saranda.
The Island of Zvernec and its Monastery (Zvërnec) Zvernec Island is an island within the Narta Lagoon in southern Albania. The island is almost covered with tall pine trees. It is 430 meters in length and has a maximum width of 300 meters. The island of Zvrnec is connected to the territory by a 270m […]
The Christian Orthodox Monastery of Ardenica is one of the most visited historic and cult monuments in the district of Lushnje, but also in all of Albania. This important monument of worship stands in the hills that bear the same name, at a height of about 200 meters on the sea level. On the Fier-Vlora […]
Apollonia is an ancient city in Illyria. Located on a hill near the sea and close to what was then the course of the Vjosa River, its ruins are located 12 kilometers from the city of Fier, near the village of Pojan. Apollonia was founded in 588 BC, in a locality occupied by Illyrian tribes. […]
LLOGARA NATIONAL PARK Llogara National Park (Parku Kombëtar i Llogarasë) is a national park in Albania. The territory of the park is located in the southwestern part of the country, more precisely it includes an area in the chain of the Acrocerauni mountains, in a position overlooking the Ionian coast and the Albanian Riviera, about […]
The Village of Theth There are two hikes you must do while visiting Theth. The first is the hike to the Blue Eye, which leads you through a forest, over rivers and finally to a vibrant blue natural spring. This hike is easy to moderate and perfect if you’re not an experienced hiker. The second […]
KSAMIL – ALBANIA Ksamil, While often included with other destinations as part of the Albanian Riviera, the seaside village of Ksamil certainly deserves its own mention on this list. Ksamil is found to the south of Saranda and is widely considered among the prettiest vacation spots in Albania due to its idyllic seaside surroundings. Crystal clear […]
Gjirokastra, is one of the best places to go in Albania if you want to see the country’s more traditional side. This small inland city is the other historical city alongside Berat that is recognized by UNESCO for its exceptionally well-preserved character. Walking through its cobblestone streets past the bazaar and gorgeous Ottoman architecture, you’ll […]
ALBANIAN RIVIERA Albanian Riviera, Although Saranda may be the best known beach destination on Albania’s coast, there are a whole host of smaller towns and beach resorts in Albania that are collectively known as the Albanian Riviera. The area generally refers to the stretch of coast on the Ionian Sea that starts at Saranda and continues all […]
