Albania Off-The-Beaten-Track

In 1810, Lord Byron wrote of the beauty of Albania: ‘Morn dawns: and with it stern Albania's hills. Robed half in mist, bedewed with snowy rills.’ Today, this small Balkan paradise, referred to by Albanians as 'Shqipëri,' remains one of Europe's most picturesque yet overlooked countries to visit. Price-wise it’s the ideal destination for the budget-conscious, and thanks to its unique combination of crowd-free beaches, dramatic hiking trails, child-friendly activities, and spectacular historical ruins, a vacation in Albania is guaranteed to please pretty much every outdoorsy type of traveler! Best of all, for those looking to combine multiple European destinations in one trip, Albania’s convenient location on the Balkan Peninsula, nestled between Kosovo, Montenegro, Macedonia, and Greece, makes it a short flight away from a range of other amazing travel opportunities.