Top 50 hostels in Albania.
These are the 50 most awesome hostels and budget places to stay in Albania.
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Guest RatingDream Boutique Hotel
Dream Boutique Hotel style mixes valuable antiques and original artworks with an unexpected eclectic contemporary twist. The entire House recalls the ancient residences of times past where young Tirana aristocrats lived while discovering the beauty and the artistic mysteries of the new born capital....
Dream Boutique Hotel is a hotel in Tirana. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingHostel Vila 3
The Hostel Villa 3 is a small, comfortable hotel, situated 10 minute walk from the center of Berat. The family and their staff offer an attentive, personalized service and are always available to offer any help to guests. Located in one of the quietest places of Berat, our hostel will be perfect...
Hostel Vila 3 is a hostel in Berat. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingStone City Hostel
We just got voted ‘Best Hostel in Albania’ for the second year in a row at the 2019 Hoscars! Stone City Hostel is situated in an monumental house at the start of the bazar. It has a shaded garden with fruit trees, a huge roof terrace and brilliant views of the castle. Inside there's a big common...
Stone City Hostel is a hostel in Gjirokaster. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingStars of sunrise EcoHostel
I’m Aurora. I’m French. I moved to Albania to open this small eco-hostel. It’s a modern and comfortable house with garden, between hostel and B&B. Atmosphere is quiet for people who want to relax, make some sports, and enjoy nature, culture and good food. Located in the center of Korçë, next to...
Stars of sunrise EcoHostel is a hostel in Korce. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingVila Alvin
Vila Alvin is 1 km far from city center and offer 10 rooms with balcony and kitchen, we are very close to the beach where the guest also can see the from the balcony the saranda sea. We are proud for our service as we have also private parking in front of the villa, garden for barbecue and many othe...
Vila Alvin is a apartment in Saranda. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingHimara Relax Hostel
The building is old. It was built in the time of the dictatorship of Enver Hoxha, right after The Second World War. It's one of the oldest buildings in the city of Himara with the best view of the Ionian sea. You will love the sunset from the balcony You can order food from downstairs or cook you...
Himara Relax Hostel is a hostel in Himare. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingTani's Guesthouse
Tani`s is a friendly local guesthouse with fluent English spoken in the seaside village of Ksamil, 20 min drive south of Saranda and two minutes walk from the beach and islands, great for snorkeling or simply swimming and sun bathing. It is within 30 minutes walk or a 10 min bus drive from the ruin...
Tani's Guesthouse is a hostel in Saranda. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingHimara Hostel
An old (but newly restored) family stone house within an easy five minute walk from Himara's city center and its nearest beach awaits you! A calm atmosphere for all ages is complemented by its garden and friendly owners. Free internet is served all the time and don't be surprised if you are ser...
Himara Hostel is a hostel in Himare. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingMaya Hostel Berat
Nestled in a stunning 16th century Ottoman building on the banks of the Osun river, Hostel Maya offers every modern convenience today’s traveller expects. Our guests experience a pleasing balance of quiet, clean rooms with sociable common areas and wonderful unobstructed views of Mangalemi Castle....
Maya Hostel Berat is a hostel in Berat. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingSilver Hill Hostel
Do you love meeting locals? Would you like to feel the real taste of Gjirokastritian hospitality? Silver Hill is the new hostel in the center of the old historical town of Gjirokaster run completely by an Albanian staff. Share the typical food of the region together with us, meet our local friends...
Silver Hill Hostel is a hostel in Gjirokaster. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingThe North Hub
The North Hub has a traditional ambience. We believe in rendering an experience which makes our guests feel at home and gives them a cosy feeling. Our property was first constructed in the early 1900s’ and is located in the middle of the city's busiest and historical street in Shkodër. As you enter...
The North Hub is a hostel in Shkoder. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingShkodra Backpackers Hostel - Mi Casa es Tu Casa
The hostel is located in an Historical house in the center of Shkodër. it has over 100 years old and was built by an Italian ancestor of the owners who moved to Albania who made it their family home. It has the form of the traditional home of the city: it has two floors, a large main entrance, many...
Shkodra Backpackers Hostel - Mi Casa es Tu Casa is a hostel in Shkoder. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingArt Hostel Tirana
Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple or a group of friends, we'll make sure you make the best of your time at Art Hostel, by choosing the room that fits best for you. Art Hostel is located in a small and friendly area, just 1 km from the centre. The house and neighborhood are very dear to us...
Art Hostel Tirana is a hostel in Tirana. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingSaranda (SR) Backpackers
Best location in Saranda! 50 meters from FerryCorfu , FREE breakfast, FREE WIFI, Beach BBQ, promenade with bars, restaurants, buses to Butrinti ruins and Ksamili islands and beaches , farmers market, motorcycles cars rental.ATM - all on our door step! Description of the town of Saranda ! Our tow...
Saranda (SR) Backpackers is a hostel in Saranda. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingFlorian Shkodra Guesthouse
Florian's Guesthouse (aka hostel and B& B) was started in 2009. We are located among gardens, orchards and vineyards. It’s a short walk or bike ride to the center of Shkodër, the 2nd largest city in Albania. Breakfast is included in your accommodation fee. Lunch and dinner are offered for €5 per pe...
Florian Shkodra Guesthouse is a guesthouse in Shkoder. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingThe Wanderers Hostel
The Wanderers Hostel provides a social and comfortable atmosphere in a historic home. We are located within minutes of the city center on one of the most beautiful streets in the city! Our family has owned this home for generations and recently renovated the entire thing, including two large gardens...
The Wanderers Hostel is a hostel in Shkoder. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingHomestel Albania
Happy birthday to us! Hostel Albania is now 10 years old! Old enough but still young at heart. We are going to celebrate all summer. We start with regular Roof-Top-BBQ's every 2nd night. Come and celebrate with us! Why should you stay at Homestel Albania? Closest Hostel to all important busstati...
Homestel Albania is a hostel in Tirana. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingHairy Lemon
If Heaven were a hostel, Saranda’s Hairy Lemon Hostel would be it! We're a small, cosy hostel, perfect for single travelers, couples, and groups to mix and mingle with our friends from around the globe. Our accommodation is set in a modern apartment building with a view to kill :) Tastefully s...
Hairy Lemon is a hostel in Saranda. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingTrip'n'Hostel
Trip n hostel is located in a characteristic quarter of Tirana 'Pazar i Ri', 300 meters from the center of the city. The building is an old Italian stile villa, constructed in 1910. The villa has three floors and two green gardens at both sides. The house has a kitchen in the underground floor an...
Trip'n'Hostel is a hostel in Tirana. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingVlora Backpackers Hostel
Welcome to Vlore Backpackers Hostel! Come to our beautiful seaside city of Vlore which offers you the unique opportunity to visit beaches on both Adriatic and Ionian sea, do boat tours to albanias one and only mediterranean island sazan or relax at the citys very spacious main beach with its luxuri...
Vlora Backpackers Hostel is a hostel in Vlore. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingBerat Backpackers Hostel
Welcome to Berat Backpackers, the first backpacker hostel to open in Berat and the second in the whole of Albania!. This 300 year old house is a UNESCO protected building with traditional features set in an amazing location, in the historic Gorica quarter of Berat. With 4 beautifully decorated d...
Berat Backpackers Hostel is a hostel in Berat. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingB&B Tirana Smile
Bed and Breakfast Tirana Smile is ideal for spending centers in Tirana a cozy vacation in a quiet, warm and welcoming. Its employees communicate in several languages but are very sympathetic and. Tirana Smile B & B is an elegant modern reconstruction after a recently conducted with contemporary w...
B&B Tirana Smile is a guesthouse in Tirana. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingHimara Downtown Hostel
Property Description Himara Downtown Hostel invites travelers to come and rest, share their stories with fellow wanderers, experience a slice of Himaran hospitality, and take in the laid back vibe of this beautiful coastal town. Guests are welcome to enjoy our shaded terrace and relax, have a ch...
Himara Downtown Hostel is a hostel in Himare. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingHostel Durres
Welcome to the ancient city of Durres! Durres is a friendly seaside city in the central part of Albania. Its the second biggest city of Albania, after the capital Tirana. Durres has a lot to offer, from beach, sun, great seafood to the roman amphitheater; which was only discovered in the 1960s. T...
Hostel Durres is a hostel in Durres. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingHostel Mangalem
Hostel Mangalem in a UNESCO World Heritage site with a Tier 1 attribute. The Tier 1 status ensures a property to be rebuilt to it's exact, historical proportions and structure. Hostel Mangalem is in a central location in Berat, Albania’s UNESCO World Heritage site. We are below the 2,400 year old...
Hostel Mangalem is a hostel in Berat. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingBUFF Hostel Tirana
Buff is run by a young and energetic couple who will make you feel at home. With its minimalistic and practical design, Buff it offers you the space to meet with other travelers or private corners for you to focus and plan your next destination. Situated in a multilayered historical neighborhood...
BUFF Hostel Tirana is a hostel in Tirana. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingTirana Backpacker Hostel
Central location, relaxing huge backyard with bar, great staff, well-equipped kitchen to use. Welcome to Tirana Backpacker Hostel! Albania's First Hostel, opened in 2005, it's located in a beautiful almost 100 year old Italian style villa, in the heart of colorful Tirana, close to Skanderbeg/Sken...
Tirana Backpacker Hostel is a hostel in Tirana. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingAna Rest House Hostel Berat
This 18th century house is now welcoming guests as a new hostel located in the traditional and charming Gorica neighborhood, on the southern banks of the Osumi River, in front of Berat's castle and scenic Mangalem old neighborhood, that is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. All our faci...
Ana Rest House Hostel Berat is a hostel in Berat. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingHotel Areela
Areela Boutique Hotel is situated in the heart of Tirana, in one of the antic neighbourhoods in town and just 350 metres from Skanderbeg Square. Surrounded by peace and quiet, this hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi and a tea room in the hall. Closed parking is free of charge. Areela...
Hotel Areela is a hotel in Tirana. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingHasta La Vista Saranda
Hostel Hasta La Vista provides accommodations with balcony and a shared lounge. Free Wi-Fi is available and in-house parking is provided. The city is known for its blue deep waters of the Mediterranean. Near Saranda are the remains of the ancient city of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Sar...
Hasta La Vista Saranda is a hostel in Saranda. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingDestil Hostel
What is Destil: Destil is the most innovative hostel in Tirana with a combination of smart design and excellent service to maximize comfort for our guests. It is a mix of simplicity and abstraction that you can experience in different ways. Destil offers not only a different design styl...
Destil Hostel is a hostel in Tirana. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingHostel Taipei 101 Tirane
Hostel Taipei 101 Tirane is situated in Tirana, 300 meters from Skenderberg Square. With free WiFi, we offer luggage storage space. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers (fee). Sky Tower is 700 metres from Hostel Taipei 101 Tirana, while National Arts Gallery is 300 meters from the property...
Hostel Taipei 101 Tirane is a guesthouse in Tirana. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingOur Way Hostel
Recently we transformed a newly build ed house into a modern time hostel. It a perfect place to rest, chill and meet new people on the way to visit Albania and the Balkans. It will provide you all the travel commodities and as well detailed info to visit the city and nearby locations....
Our Way Hostel is a hostel in Shkoder. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingMilingona City Centre
The hostel slap bang in the center, making us the most central hostel in Tirana. This makes Milingona City Center a perfect place to start your Albanian Adventures. Party with us in our big garden where draft, organic crafted beer is served every night and FREE home made Raki from our gardens grapes...
Milingona City Centre is a hostel in Tirana. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingZig Zag Hostel
At the Zig Zag Hostel Tirana budget travelers can enjoy a clean bed, bath, and more, all at a hospitable rate. Around the clock security allows the guests comfort and safety within their environment. Amidst all of the excitement of this vibrant city you will find a meeting place with a cozy lounge a...
Zig Zag Hostel is a hostel in Tirana. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingMonas Hostel
Mona's hostel is a new property. There is a awesome sea view. Free breakfast. Free Wi-fi. And you will have everything close by. We do organize trips to the beautiful sources of Saranda. The remainings of the old city of Butrint, the 700 ears old castle of Lekursi where you have the most awesome vie...
Monas Hostel is a hostel in Saranda. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingFriends Hostel
Friends' Hostel has 5 rooms with a total capacity of 22 beds. There is one double room with front garden view,two triple rooms with private bathroom and castle view,one 8-Bed dormitory room and one 6-bed dormitory room both of them with castle view. On the first floor there is a common area...
Friends Hostel is a hostel in Gjirokaster. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingAlegoria HUB & Artist Atelier
Alegoria HUB & Artist Atelier is placed in an attractive spot at the center of the city near the monument Ura e Tabakeve. Staying here will give you the chance of meeting and talking with artists, you will be surrounded by paintings, sculpture and applied arts. Alegoria HUB & Artist Atelier locat...
Alegoria HUB & Artist Atelier is a hostel in Tirana. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingD1 Hostel
We are center the city! This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Tirana! Its near to city center as well as public transport and almost all interesting points of the city. Skenderberg Square is 400 m from D1 Hostel, while Sky Tower is 900 m away. The nearest airport is Tirana Airp...
D1 Hostel is a hostel in Tirana. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingGreen Garden Hostel
Green Garden Hostel is located at the edge of Shkodra, not far from the city center, 2km from the bus stop, 20 minutes walk surrounded by genuine Albanian life. This is the ideal place for those travelers looking to relax and unwind in the tranquil ambience of our large garden and palm trees. We...
Green Garden Hostel is a hostel in Shkoder. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingArka Hostel
Arka Hostel opened the doors since 2015. In the last months we changed the location. Arka hostel is set in what one Hostelworld reviewer calls a 'spacious, lovely space' with a distinctly youthful and joyful Albanian atmosphere. Many of our guests say they 'would always go back' to this hostel when...
Arka Hostel is a hostel in Shkoder. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingHostel Cozy
Hostel Cozy is the new hostel in Himare. The hostel is located on a small hill with a distance of less than 1 kilometer from the center. The fascinating view is to see the sea flow to the mountain, and the mountain to miss the blink of the sky and if you want to lose in the green color of nature you...
Hostel Cozy is a hostel in Himare. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingBYRO Snack Bar & Hostel
BYRO Snack Bar & Hostel is located in the main boulevard, near the city center and we offer you some of the best amenities for the lowest price in the area. BYRO Hostel is located near the city center, in the main boulevard, making it an excellent starting point to see some of the most interesti...
BYRO Snack Bar & Hostel is a hostel in Durres. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingVertigo Hostel
In the heart of Tirana, close to Skanderberg square and the more dynamic neighborhoods, on the street to the airport, Vertigo Hostel allows you to discover easily the capital and the country. Our hostel is a 3 floor Villa with an artistic, friendly and relaxing atmosphere. It’s surrounded by a big g...
Vertigo Hostel is a hostel in Tirana. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingHostel Korca Xharshe
Hostel Korça Xharshe is first Hostel in town. Albanian hospitality and tradition is waiting for you. Traditional food (should be asked before) with products of the host or from the farmers of the region. A clean and friendly place. We have a room with two bunk beds, a second one with 2 bunk beds and...
Hostel Korca Xharshe is a hostel in Korce. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingNogaj Hostel
Welcome to Lezhe in Albania. Cheap hostel in Ishull Lezhe only 4 km from beach very quiet zone and so nice to walking in nature also cycling. Bike to hire are available. The property is located Lezhe and it is very near to city center. Only 35 km from airport to Mother Tereza Rinas. Excursion are...
Nogaj Hostel is a hostel in Lezhe. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingAll Stars Hostel
All Stars Hostel is located in one of the best residential neighborhoods of Tirana. This hostel is best suited for travelers who want to find a quiet spot and still be in the most frequented areas of Tirana. We also offer services you may need for free like free prints for your boarding pass or tick...
All Stars Hostel is a hostel in Tirana. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingBulldog Hostel & Club
Our hostel and club is located in the second biggest city in Albania. Shkodra is known as the city of bicycles, art, music and entertainment. We organise for you many tours like City Tours, Komani Tours, Thethi Tours, Valbona Tours, Lepusha Tours. Our hostel has a bar that you can enjoy a drink in a...
Bulldog Hostel & Club is a hostel in Shkoder. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingDream Hotel Saranda
Dream Hotel Saranda Set right on the private beach front in Saranda. 24 hour reception with Free Wi-Fi - provided onsite. Our town surrounds its bay and extends up toward the mountain,The five main roads of the downtown area run east and west roughly paralleling the bay! The most interesting par...
Dream Hotel Saranda is a hotel in Saranda. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Guest RatingLorenc Guesthouse & Hostel
Lorenc GuestHouse Hostel is a family run guest house offering a choice of either twin bedrooms with private facilities or a triple bedroom with private facilities - or a combination of the bedrooms sleeping a total of 10 persons with shared facilities (wc and shower room with hot water). The trad...
Lorenc Guesthouse & Hostel is a hotel in Berat. Check Hostelworld for prices.
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Why you should go to Albania (and why you’ll love it)
I have recently had the opportunity to cycle around Europe, from Italy to Greece – and on my way, I unexpectedly met what is certainly a forgotten gem like no other at the border of Europe: Albania. Before entering the country, we had been warned against the dangers we’d supposedly encountered, which simply happened to be clichés conveyed about an unknown nation. Yes, it may be difficult to get accustomed to Albanian narrow streets, confusing road rules and wild dogs, but if you want to experience something entirely new and get to discover a preserved place, believe an adventuress who has crossed it from North to South: you definitely need to go to Albania. And here are all the reasons why you should. Prepare yourself to fall in love!
Noémie Jorez
Reasons to visit Pogradec
Pogradec is well-known for very hospitable and welcoming people. It doesn’t matter if they don’t know you, they will still invite you to their house. In summer days they’ll invite you to join them in their courtyard and offer you some fresh homemade lemonade or delicious jam, made by the ladies of the house. If you come to visit Pogradec during winter days, you’ll be offered some mountain tea (typical Albanian) by the fireplace and a good chat.
Mesina
Surprising Durrës: ancient ruins among modern buildings
My boyfriend and I decided to go to Durres for the 1st May long weekend. We decided to go there besides everyone told us that Durrës isn’t a beautiful city to visit, rather it isn’t at all. But we decided to go there because of the sea, and we thought that it could be nice to visit it before the season starts: we have been told the city turns in one of the most touristic of the Albanian coast. After that, if you live in Kosovo (as we do) and you don’t own a car, the choices of a seaside place where to go for a couple of days without spending more than the half of your available time on the bus are limited.
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