Albania, a captivating country in the Balkans, offers a dramatic tapestry of rugged mountains and pristine Mediterranean beaches. Situated on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, part of the wider Mediterranean Sea, it shares land borders with Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east, and Greece to the south. Albania is just 80 kilometers (50 miles) across the Adriatic from Italy, highlighting its strategic coastal location.
Visited: 2023
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Pustec, known as Liqenas in Albanian, is a village in Korçë County, southeastern Albania. It serves as the administrative center for the Pustec Municipality. The village is situated on the western shores of the Great Prespa Lake, on a narrow strip of land between the lake and the Mali i Thatë mountain range. The village…
Korçë, often called the “City of Serenades,” stands as a vibrant cultural hub in southeastern Albania. Situated on a high plateau at approximately 850 meters above sea level, it enjoys a pleasant continental climate. The city is nestled within the Korçë Basin, surrounded by the Morava Mountains to the west and the Ostrovicë Mountains to…
Tirana, the beating heart of Albania, offers an experience blending rich history with a modern, dynamic atmosphere. Located in the center of the country, this metropolis sits within the Albanian Valley, along the Ishm River. To its east, the Dajti Mountain rises, providing a scenic backdrop. While nestled inland, the city enjoys a slight valley…
During our few days of exploring Ohrid, we also looked at the possibility of heading across the border into Albania. It was an interesting option, especially with the resort town of Pogradec being so near. At the same time, it didn’t really attract us to head to another resort town. Instead, we wished to see…
Albania, a country that for years has been hiding from our radar, was for a long time one of the few countries in Europe that we hadn’t visited. Then eventually a travel opportunity occurred and a plan was created. Albania became my 45th-visited country on a solo trip to the capital Tirana. This is the…