• View of the sea from the top of Lëkurës Castle

    Photo:

    Bach Q. Ha

  • Sunrises and sunsets are gorgeous on the sandy coast of the Adriatic, near Durrës.  

    Sunrises and sunsets are gorgeous on the sandy coast of the Adriatic, near Durrë
    Photo:

    Marielito

  • Walk around the charming streets of the old city of Gjirokastra.

    Walk around the charming streets of the old city of Gjirokastra.
    Photo:

    PM

  • One of the many fine beaches along the riviera, south of Vlora.

    One of the many fine beaches along the riviera, south of Vlora.
    Photo:

    Dadissad

  • Take a breathtaking boat trip across the twisting Koman lake.

    Take a breathtaking boat trip across the twisting Koman lake.
    Photo:

    PM

  • Dhërmi is one of Albania's top beach destinations.

    Dhërmi is one of Albania's top beach destinations.
    Photo:

    Blendi Salaj

  • Communist-built bunkers beside the coastal town of Himara.

    Communist-built bunkers beside the coastal town of Himara.
    Photo:

    Krasta Krau

  • Check out our collection of photos from Albania.

    Photo Mosaic
    Photo:

    Flickr Group

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