Albanian Riviera

The Albanian Riviera, with its Mediterranean shoreline, includes both seaside cities and stunning coves. Many international music festivals, such as Turtle Fest and Soundwave Albania, have taken place on the Riviera, which helps it get more reputation.

Young people from all over Europe go to the Albanian Riviera to visit nightclubs like Folie Marine at Jale Beach and Havana Beach Club in Dhermi. The beachfront village of Himara is one of the best places to visit on the Riviera, while Porto Palermo Beach, Llamani Beach, and Filikuri Beach are some of the best sandy stretches in the area, and Drymades Beach is one of the most lively.

The Albanian Riviera, which runs from the Cape of Rodon to Sarande, is the ideal area to relax and enjoy the Mediterranean beauty of beautiful turquoise waters and deserted beaches (in the offseason in May and September to October). You can avoid Sarande and instead focus on the smaller towns along the coast if you don't like busy and overdeveloped summer towns. Make sure you rent a car so you can take advantage of the well-paved road that goes along the shore and provides stunning vistas throughout the journey.

Location: the Northeastern Ionian Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, Sarandë, Southwestern Albania

Highlights: Gjipe Beach, Llogara Pass, Llogara National Park, Dhërmi beach, Ali Pasha Castle, Porto Palermo Castle, ...

Best time to visit: May to September