Albania

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Coastal towns like Vlorë are still relatively unknown as Mediterranean resorts, making them comparatively uncrowded. Tirana, with its vibrant, colorful streets, has a different atmosphere from the coastal towns.

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Average temperature by month

Based on Tirana · 5-year average

7° Jan

9° Feb

10° Mar

13° Apr

18° May

23° Jun

27° Jul

26° Aug

22° Sep

17° Oct

13° Nov

9° Dec

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Tirana

Tirana, the capital of Albania, lies 35 km east of Durrës on the Adriatic coast. You can explore the city's history at sites such as Skanderbeg Square and the National History Museum.

45 sights 9 guides Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)

Durrës

Durrës is Albania's second-largest city and home to the country's biggest port. It has the lively atmosphere typical of a port city.

13 sights 9 guides Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)

Vlorë

Vlorë is a port city on Albania's southwestern coast, second in size only to Durrës. As the economic and cultural hub of the southwest, it's well worth a stop on your travels.

12 sights 9 guides Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)

Elbasan

Elbasan is a city in central Albania known as the birthplace of a distinct Albanian script. With industries like timber processing, cement, and olive oil, it offers a glimpse into everyday Albanian life.

12 sights 9 guides Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)

Berat

Berat is a city in south-central Albania where you can stroll through an old town filled with mosques and shrines. Buildings of different colors and names give the town its distinctive character.

23 sights 9 guides Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)

Top sights in Albania

Culture & venues

Roman amphitheatre of Durrës

A Roman-era amphitheatre standing in the heart of downtown Durrës, built during the reign of Emperor Trajan. As the largest of its kind in the Balkans, it offers a close look at the remains of ancient Roman architecture.

Nature

Mount Dajti

A mountain east of Tirana, Albania's capital, part of the Skanderbeg range. Stretching 8km long and 5km wide, it's a great spot to enjoy nature just outside the city.

Temples & religious sites

Et'hem Bey Mosque

A Sunni mosque in Tirana, Albania, known for the frescoes decorating its portico inside and out. Visitors can view delicate murals depicting trees, waterfalls, and bridges up close.

Parks & gardens

Skanderbeg Square

Skanderbeg Square is Tirana's central square, named after Albania's national hero, Skanderbeg. His statue stands in the middle of the square, making it a great spot for photos.

Heritage & monuments

Mother Albania

A 12-meter memorial statue at Tirana's National Martyrs' Cemetery, dedicated in 1972. Many visit this symbolic site honoring Albania's modern history.

Nature

Bay of Vlorë

The Bay of Vlorë is a large bay of the Adriatic Sea situated along the Albanian Adriatic Sea Coast on the Mediterranean Sea in Southern Europe. It opens to the sea in the northwest and is largely surrounded by the lagoon of Narta in the north, the city of Vlorë in the northeast, the mountains of the Ceraunians in the east and southeast, and the peninsula of Karaburun in the southwest and west.

Temples & religious sites

Great Mosque of Tirana

Located in central Tirana, this mosque can hold up to 10,000 worshippers, making it the largest in the Balkans. Many travelers visit to admire its grand interior and architecture.