{"id":157286,"date":"2019-08-17T14:34:46","date_gmt":"2019-08-17T18:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?page_id=157286"},"modified":"2025-08-15T13:42:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T17:42:35","slug":"albania-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/albania-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Albania Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Albania is one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. Though it increases in popularity each year, the country is largely ignored by tourists; many still think of it as a post-communist backwater (as if the world hasn\u2019t changed in the last 30 years).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet this is a land of untouched natural beauty, with a rich history dating back to the ancient Illyrians and Greeks. It has become a solid favorite of backpackers looking for an affordable, off-the-beaten-path destination to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I absolutely loved my time visiting Albania. It’s a country full of good food and welcoming people. I enjoyed it so much that I extended my stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hikers and nature lovers can partake of all the hiking and trekking here, beach lovers have the Albanian Riviera along the Ionian coast, and history buffs can marvel at the country\u2019s uncrowded UNESCO sites in Butrint (an ancient Roman city), Berat, and Gjirokast\u00ebr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Albania is on the up and up, with more tourists visiting each year. I think it will become as popular (and expensive) as Croatia<\/a> in the next couple of years, so visit now before the crowds come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This travel guide to Albania can help you plan your trip, save money, and make the most of your time in this underrated destination!<\/p>\n\n\n