Albania holidays

Albania holidays are your opportunity to explore a largely undeveloped coastline, discovering secret coves and sleepy villages along the way. This country, filled with natural wonder, also knows a thing or two about affordable luxury.

Where to stay in Albania

Albania offers a range of accommodation, from all-inclusive resorts to five-star hotels. Durres is ideal for families, with a sandy beach and short transfer times of around 40 minutes from Tirana International Airport. If you love your nightlife and adventurous day trips, Saranda is a convenient base for exploring. Vlore, meanwhile, is your gateway to the south, with an authentic riviera atmosphere and a blend of city energy and chilled-out beaches.

Beaches from Ksamil to Saranda

The Ksamil Islands, close to neighbouring Corfu, are famous for their wide, sandy beaches and clear water. Beach clubs lay on fine dining, spa treatments, and premium facilities. Elsewhere – with around 300 sunny days a year – Saranda is one of the Albanian Riviera’s most popular destinations, while nearby Himare offers a quieter, more relaxed ambience. For a glimpse into the culture of Albania, Durres has over 3,000 years of history to uncover, with ancient ruins, museums, and towers to explore.

Culture beyond the coast

While the Albanian Riviera is both attractive and dramatic, inland, there’s even more to see. Our escorted TUI Tours plate up the whole area for you, plus a generous helping of the country’s other best bits. Berat, known as The City of a Thousand Windows, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a well-preserved example of Ottoman culture. Don’t miss the graceful Gorica Bridge and Berat Castle. Or explore Gjirokaster, another UNESCO site with distinctive Ottoman architecture. Butrint National Park near Ksamil is home to temples, theatres, and forts dating back thousands of years. To see Albania’s natural wonders, head to Llogara National Park, where the Ceraunian Mountains tower above the Ionian Sea. You could also take a trip to the Blue Eye Spring near the village of Muzine; this swirling, natural pool has a sapphire blue centre and is surrounded by dense forests.