Villa Gjeçaj Guesthouse and Restaurant

Bujtina Miqësia

Guest House Rrashkadoli

Gurra Family Guesthouse

Hotel Vila Aleksander

Tradita e Beratit - Hotel & Restaurant

berati castle hotel & restaurant

Rezidenca Aurel

Hotel Colombo Berat

ARXONTIKO Hotel and Restaurant

Sea View Hotel Himare

Agrotourism himara

Hotel Mira Mare

Poda Boutique Hotel

King Hotel

Sunlight Hotel

Zoe Hora

Wave Beachfront Apartments

Empire Beach Resort

Elysium Hotel Dhermi

Empire Hotel

Premium Hotel Beach

Pupa Winery & GuestHouse

We just came back from traveling in Albania and we visited so many amazing and unique areas.  From the mountains, to the riviera, and the historical towns in between.  We LOVED our time in Albania. 

This guide will show you the wonderful places we stayed and LOVED as well as many beautiful spots we saw along the way that I would have also loved to have stayed in and would go back to someday.  

This is the result of lots of research and thought put into these curated spots.  

In the notes section of each I will list reasons why these places appealed to me and why I think they would be great stays or why I KNOW they were.  I will indicate which places we stayed in ourselves as well. 

Please feel free to reach out to me any time with any questions at planformedani@gmail.com or @planforme.dani on instagram. 

Also know that if you book hotels through my recommendations I do receive a small commission at no cost what so ever to you! It could help me to keep finding and recommending these great spots!  


Durrës, Albania

Himarë, Albania

Theth, Albania

Dhërmi, Albania

Berat, Albania

Ksamil, Albania

Albania

Free Guide for Best Places to Stay in Albania

Vinos Wine Bar

Waterfall Theth

Blue Eye Theth

Restorant Lulash Zelna

Valbona Pass

Kisha e Thethit

Bar Restorant Zanzi

Restorant Palma's

Berat

Theth

Durrës

Kantina Luani

Berat Castle

Homemade Food Lili

Berat City Tours

Çobo Winery

Mbrica Restaurant Traditional Food

Himarë

Kico Meniko Himarë

Livadi Beach

Manolo beach Bar

Lefteri's Tavern

Gjipe Beach

Himara Castle

Lido Cocktail Bar

UMI Sushi & Cocktail

Himara Beach Hopping Tour

Hotel Potami Beach - Mondi Goro

Black Pearl Ksamil

Poda Beach Bar

Veranda By Apollonia

Principotes Ksamil

Orange Beach Club Ksamil

Ftelea Fish Taverna

PODA Seaview Restaurant

Ksamil bay

The Mussel House

Pema e Thatë

Shkodër

Mini Market Jezerca

Sarandë

Corfu

1001 Albanian Adventures

Kazerma e Cerenit

Bunk'Art 2

Tirana Castle

Kantina Enol

Ksamil Boat Tours

Orange Grill, Pizza & Lounge

This guide is a full itinerary for a road trip from North to South in Albania.  

It will start with basic info you should know for traveling within Albania such as visa info, currency, safety, weather, pharmacy, etc. 

It will cover everything you should do and see as well as where to stay and eat in each place.  It will also include alternative ideas for each place and things we didn't get to reach.

Throughout this guide I will cover

Theth (a mountain paradise)
Durres (a laid back beach town)
Berat (a UNESCO world heritage city) and surrounding wineries 
Himare (an incredible town on the Albanian Riviera) 
Ksamil (the Southern tip of the Albanian Riviera & across from Corfu Greece)
Tirana (the capital city of Albania)  
Dhermi ( a town we didn't make it to that I wish we did) 

I will also create mini guides for each of these locations in case you're not spending that much time in Albania and want to hit specific places.  

Most importantly I am HAPPY to consult with you about ANYTHING you want to know in this itinerary.  You can reach me very easily at planformedani@Gmail.com and at planforme.dani on instagram.  Do not hesitate to reach out before, after, or even if you're not purchasing this guide. I am always just happy to help!  


Tirana, Albania

Road Trip:Albania 
A Full 10 day or more Itinerary 

Rozafa Castle

Teatri Migjeni

The English man's Clocktower

Xhamia e Madhe - Ebu Bekr Mosque 

Nativity of Christ

"Marubi" National Museum of Photography

"Dugajet e Reja" Shkodër 1912

Kole Idromeno Street

Metropolitan Archdiocese of Shkodër

Site of Witness and Memory

Stolia Coffeehouse & Brunch

Via d’oro

MANIFATURA

Mesi Bridge

Kanione Prekal

Blue Eye Kaprre

Reconciliation Tower

Ballkoni Theth

Kunora e Grunasit

Castle of Kruja

Kruja Bazaar

Murad Bey Mosque

Sari Salltik

Ura e Abdyl Agës

Ottoman bridge

Skanderbeg Square

National Historical Museum

Opera & Ballet Theatre

Et'hem Bej Mosque

House of Leaves Museum

Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral

The Cloud

Albanian Parliament

Namazgah Mosque

Tanners' Bridge

Pyramid of Tirana

Bell of Peace

Mother Teresa Square

Pláž Augusto

Nur n'Gjuhadol

La Mola

Goje Gaditese

Budweiser Pub

Vila Bekteshi Restorant

PURI

Il Mulino 2

Town Square of Durrës - Sheshi Liria

Rotonda, Byzantine Forum (Durrës)

Durrës Amphitheatre

Durrës Balcony

City Wall of Durrës

Central Mosque of Durrës

Venetian Tower of Durrës

Rodon, the God of the Sea

Church of the Apostle Paul and Saint Asti

Venice Art Mask Factory

The Statue of Saint Mother Teresa

Kinema Millennium

Shkodër City Hall

Shkodër History Museum

Democracy Square

Franciscan Catholic Church 

Okoli Bar Café & Snacks

Villa GJEÇAJ Guesthouse and Restaurant

Thethi Paradise Restaurant & Hotel

Gjon Shpella

Buni i Bajraktarit

Baron Nopça Memorial

T'thores Lake

Panorama Majat e Shalës

Thethi Zipline

Gjeçaj Waterfall Theth

Vaskat Ndërlysaj

Skandeberg Museum

Old Public Spring

Ethnographic Museum of Kruja

Krujë Castle Hammam

Tekke of Dollma

Hajji Mustafa Baba Sanctuary

Ramiz Kovaçi Statue

Watch Tower of Kruja

Sarisalltik Water Source

Akullore Kruja

Bar Restorant Bardhi Agroturizëm

Fabiani Snack Bar & Pizzeri

Snack Bar Derexhiku

Bar Restaurant Horizont Kruje

Skanderbeg Statue

Palace of Culture

International Casino Tirana

Bank of Albania Museum

Tirana Puppet Theatre

Taiwan Center

Tirana Pottery Studio

Rinia Park

Albania, nestled along the azure shores of the Adriatic and Ionian Seas in the Balkans, is a land of stunning landscapes, rich history, and warm hospitality. Despite its tumultuous past, Albania has emerged as a hidden gem, captivating visitors with its unspoiled natural beauty and vibrant culture

This guide includes:
- introductory note
- places to visit (photo spots, museums and cultural venues,, open squares, beaches and others)
- restaurants, coffeeshops and sweets spots
- photo spots

Get to see more from my travels on my Instagram (@pedralexpereira) and Flickr (flickr.com/photos/pedralexpereira)

Sarandë, Albânia

Gjirokastër, Albânia

Theth National Park, Rruga Nikgjonaj, Qender Theth, Albânia

Vlorë, Albânia

Himarë, Albânia

Adriatic Sea

Tirana, Albânia

Dhërmi, Albânia

Kanionet e Osumit, Albânia

Balkans

Berat, Albânia

Ksamil, Albânia

Albânia

Albania unbound - exploring the hidden treasures of the Balkans on a weeklong adventure on the road

Valbona River

Komani Lake

Blue Eye

Xhamia e Madhe - Ebu Bekr mosque

Lezhë Castle

Petrela Castle

Kalaja e Kaninës

Welcome to Albania, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Balkans. This travel map invites you to embark on a captivating journey through this beautiful country, showcasing its stunning landscapes, ancient history, and warm hospitality. From the sun-kissed beaches of the Albanian Riviera to the rugged peaks of the Albanian Alps, this itinerary promises an unforgettable adventure.

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