Many ruins and vestiges of Albania’s rich
history await visitors. The most notable
tourist attractions are the ancient sites of
Apollonia, Butrint and Kruja. Additionally,
Albania’s coastline has becoming
increasingly popular with tourists due
to its relatively unspoiled beauty and
amazing beaches.
Beaches
Adriatic Coast
Albania’s Adriatic coast begins in the north,
in the delta of the Buna River. The coastline
offers countless opportunities for outdoor
recreation and extends southward through
the communities of Velipoja, Shëngjin,
Kune, Gjiri Lalzit, Durrësi, Golem, Mali i
Robit, Spillea, Divjaka, Darëzeza and Vlora.
Ionian Coast
The Ionian coast begins in Vlora and
continues southward toward Greece, to
the Cape of Stillo. This coastline is marked
by its rugged beauty and, although rocky,
offers many opportunities for kayaking,
swimming, and other forms of outdoor
recreation. The Ionian coast and the
“Albanian Riviera” stretch through Dhërmi,
Himara, Qeparoi, Vunoi, Borshi, and even
more communities.
Rural Tourism
Albania has several regions where
mountain and rural tourism is well
developed. Among the most impressive
are:
- Mountainous areas of Korça (Voskopoja,
Dardha, Vithkuqi).
- Shores of Lake Ohrid, located in one of the
most popular tourist areas (Lini, Hudenishti,
Pogradeci and Tushemishti).
- Shores of Lake Prespa. Tourism has
flourished here recently and the following
towns offer a variety of activities: Pusteci,
Gorica e Vogël, Gorica e Madhe and
Gollomboçi.
- Albanian Alps. Rugged and imposing, the
Alps in northern Albania offer world class
mountaineering opportunities. Some cities
with resources include Thethi, Vermoshi,
Ndërlysa, Lugina e Valbonës, Dragobia,
Selimaj and Rragam.
