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

Panoramic view of Dhërmi beach and coastline on the Albanian Riviera
Destinations9 min readMay 1, 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 readApril 30, 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 readApril 29, 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 readApril 28, 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 readApril 27, 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 readApril 26, 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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