Albania is a travel destination in Southeast Europe. Its capital is Tirana. May and April are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Albania
Berat (city, Berat) — UNESCO "City of a Thousand Windows" — Ottoman architecture cascading down a hillside.
Gjirokastër (city, Gjirokastër) — UNESCO Stone City — birthplace of Enver Hoxha and one of Albania's finest citadels.
Albanian Riviera (natural, Vlorë) — Stunning Ionian coastline with turquoise coves, olive groves, and golden beaches.
Valbona Valley (natural, Kukës) — Pristine alpine valley in the Accursed Mountains — world-class hiking and scenery.
Butrint (landmark, Vlorë) — UNESCO ancient city spanning Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian eras.
Tirana (city, Tiranë) — Colourful capital — Skanderbeg Square, Blloku district, and the reopened Pyramid.
Theth (natural, Shkodër) — Remote glacial valley village — iconic Kulla lock-in tower and turquoise Blue Eye.
Krujë (landmark, Durrës) — Castle fortress and bazaar town where Skanderbeg repelled Ottoman invaders.
Blue Eye Spring (natural, Vlorë) — Crystal-clear karst spring plunging to depths of 50 m with startling azure hues.
Apollonia (landmark, Fier) — Ancient Greek-Roman ruins and amphitheatre set amid rolling Albanian hills.