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Driving guides for Albania

Itineraries, hidden beaches and scenic drives — practical advice for tourists exploring Albania by rental car.

The Llogara Pass above the Albanian Riviera in early November
Seasons9 min read7. října 2026

Albania in winter: what is open, where to go, and how to drive it

Albanian winter is not what you expect: the south stays mild, the north fills with snow and prices fall. But the roads and the timetables change — here is the practical guide.

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The coast at Himara on the Albanian Riviera outside the summer season
Seasons8 min read5. října 2026

The Albanian Riviera off-season: empty beaches, half the price

The season is over; the Riviera is not. The sea holds around 21–23 °C in early October, prices drop and the roads empty — provided you have a car, because the coastal buses thin out first.

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Panoramic view of Dhërmi beach and coastline on the Albanian Riviera
Destinations9 min read1. května 2026

What to see in Dhërmi: a 2-day guide by car

Dhërmi is more than a beach — it is a 300-year-old village, hidden coves and family-run restaurants you can only reach by car. Here is how to enjoy it in 2 days.

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Turquoise waters of Ksamil with the Ksamil islets in the background
Destinations8 min read30. dubna 2026

The most beautiful beaches of Sarandë and Ksamil by car

Sarandë–Ksamil is a 30-kilometre stretch of crystal-clear beaches that rival Greece. Without a car you visit 2; with a car you can discover 8 in one day.

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Panorama of Berat old town with stacked white Ottoman houses on the hillside
Destinations11 min read29. dubna 2026

5-day road trip itinerary: Tirana → Berat → Gjirokastër → Sarandë

Tirana → Berat → Gjirokastër → Sarandë is the classic 5-day Albanian road trip. Two UNESCO towns, the Riviera beaches and a castle in between. Here is the proven itinerary.

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Mountain road through Llogara Pass with Mount Çika in the background
Destinations7 min read28. dubna 2026

Driving the Llogara Pass: a tourist primer

The Llogara Pass is the most beautiful — and most demanding — road in Albania. 1027 m elevation, 30 minutes of non-stop hairpins. Here is how to handle it like a pro.

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The iconic Catholic church of Theth surrounded by the Albanian Alps
Destinations9 min read27. dubna 2026

Theth and Valbona: a road trip through the Albanian Alps with a rental car

The Albanian Alps mean 2,500 m peaks, stone villages and mountain trails that change your life. With the right car, this is a road trip you will remember forever.

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Secluded Gjipe beach and canyon on the Albanian Riviera
Destinations8 min read26. dubna 2026

Secret beaches of the Albanian Riviera reachable only by car

Beyond the crowds in Ksamil and Sarandë, there are 7 secret beaches on the Albanian Riviera reachable only by car. Here are the map and the secrets.

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