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The "City of Roses" — as Përmet is known — is surrounded by mountains, rivers, and beautiful countryside and lies along the Vjosa River. Përmet claims to be greenest and cleanest city in Albania. It is famous for its spectacular surroundings, folk music, delicious recipes (sweets like gliko) and rich history. Përmet in Albania is

The Albanian Riviera, with its picturesque bays and small beaches, is now one of the most popular holiday destinations in the country. The Albanian Riviera is one of the most impressive stretches of coastline in the country. Below its steep slopes, you will find picturesque bays, beaches and beautiful places. The steep coastal section on

Albania with kids – start a little adventure! Albania is an increasingly popular destination, including for families with children. I'll tell you how to get there, how to get around, the best activities and destinations, and how to best prepare. When going to Albania, it is worth knowing that Albanians love children. When you are

In the heart of central Albania, on the slopes of the picturesque mountains, lies Krujë, a city rich in history and culture that has become one of the most famous tourist destinations in the country. Once the former capital of the Kingdom of Arberia (Albania's former name), today Krujë is a living museum, attracting tourists

The Vjosa in Albania is the last major wild river in Europe outside of Russia. It and its tributaries flow freely - along the entire stretch from its source in the mountains of Greece to its mouth in the Albanian Adriatic. It is a wilderness area with a fantastic mosaic of different habitats: narrow gorges

Lake Koman (Liqeni i Komanit) in northern Albania is home to one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the world. On my road trip through the Balkans, during which I visited the beautiful countries of Albania, North Macedonia and Kosovo, northern Albania with its breathtaking mountain ranges caught my eye the most. Especially the

Theth National Park in the Albanian Alps is no longer an insider tip, but it is a place of breathtaking beauty, surrounded by karst mountains over 2,000 metres high and beech forests. This impressive mountain area is characterised by majestic peaks, crystal-clear rivers, deep gorges and idyllic mountain villages. And one of these mountain villages

Pogradec is a small town at the southern end of Lake Ohrid in Albania. The lake is nestled in a beautiful mountain landscape and attracts many visitors in summer. Pogradec is rather smal and I think this is precisely why it has retained its original, idyllic charm. There are still no tourist crowds to be