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Albania

Albania is a very trending destination in Europe but many places in the country are still amazing hidden gems!

Especially popular are places like Ksamil in the South of Albania with picture-perfect beaches! But Albania also has incredible mountains, insane nature and beautiful fairytale towns!

I recently roadtripped around Albania for over 3 weeks and visited some incredible spots, which I want to share with you in my blog posts. If you are planning a trip to Albania – make sure to check them out!

Visit Albania before it gets too popular and too expensive!

General Information & Good To Know

language:

Albanian (English is mostly spoken in touristy areas)

currency:

Albanian LEK (1 USD = apx. 80 LEK) € and $ are widely accepted in touristy areas, but the exchange rate used is typically quite bad.

weather:

Similar to countries like Greece & Croatia. Sunny & hot in the summer and ideal conditions in the months of April, May, September & October. Winter is quite cold in Albania, especially in the mountains.

safety:

I personally felt very safe throughout the country. It is generally a bit less developed than other countries and there are a lot of street dogs unfortunately, but people are very warm and welcoming. Generally always be aware of your surroundings and listen to your gut. 

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