Top destinations in Albania

The pearl of the Riviera white sand, turquoise water and islands to swim to.

A wild cove where a canyon meets the sea, reached on foot or by boat.

Golden sand and clear water below the Llogara mountains.

A sheltered bay with some of the clearest water on the coast.

A calm bay with Ali Pasha's triangular castle on a peninsula.

Albania's largest island crystal bays and sea caves, reached by boat from Vlorë.

Wild cliffs, the Haxhi Ali sea cave and hidden beaches, reachable only by boat.

The UNESCO 'City of a Thousand Windows', with a living hilltop castle.

Skanderbeg's fortress and old bazaar, with views to the sea.

The grey 'stone city' of Ottoman houses beneath a vast castle.

Greek, Roman, Venetian and Ottoman ruins on a green peninsula.

Peaceful Greek-Roman ruins in the countryside near Fier.

Waterfalls, stone towers and the Blue Eye of Theth.

The other side of the Alps, linked to Theth by a classic day hike.

A fjord-like canyon boat ride one of Europe's great journeys.

A 1,000 m mountain balcony with the Ionian Sea suddenly below.

Pine forest, a viewing tower and rare Dalmatian pelicans.

A deep blue spring that bubbles up like a giant eye.

The colourful capital Skanderbeg Square, the Pyramid and Blloku.

A cable car ride to panoramic views over Tirana.

Sunset views over Saranda, Ksamil and Corfu.