Travelogues Southern Albania

Since we have appointments, we are flying through the Balkans. One country each day, sometimes even two. But there is enough time to go swimming at least once every day. In the...

Campsite below the castle

March 27, 2024: The further south, the more “tidy” Albania appears. Around midday we've had enough of driving for the day and stay at a campsite that's still (at least half)...

05.09.2023-07.09.2023 and 08.09.2023-14.09.2023 (night from 07.09.2023-08.09.2023 in the shepherd's hut near Maja e Çikës Ok, where should I start? I love Himara Hostel! And...

09/04/2023-09/05/2023 Gjirokaster's pretty but very touristy old town winds in alleys along the hill, which ultimately leads to a sprawling castle protected by UNESCO World...

09/01/2023 - 09/03/2023 My first trip all alone... Berat is a cute little place to first arrive in solo travel mode. Berat, a UNESCO world heritage site, is often referred to...

Spontaneous deep relaxation after city hustle and bustle

It is a kind of people that Lucas and I cannot get used to until the end of our two weeks in Albania. Wherever we go, we meet incredibly nice and warm-hearted people.

Supplement to 08.04.23 Highly motivated, tanned, and completely refreshed, I'm back from vacation. I think it's been three days without a post... but it's time again. After all,...

Update 03.04.23 Not far from the Greek border, we found another ideal spot. So good that you can easily spend two nights here. This way, you also get more in touch with the...

Schau dir mal diese Collection bei komoot an – ich glaube, die könnte dir gefallen. "Draussenerfahren" https://www.komoot.de/collection/1622992/-draussenerfahren Hinweis: Ich...

Hier findest du alle meine Etappen auf Komoot: https://www.komoot.de/collection/1622992/-draussenerfahren 24.9. Wieder alleine habe ich Tirana mit leckerem Burek und anderen...

10-11 May 2022: Zvërnec, Vlora, Apollonia F. The region near Zvërnec was recommended to us by two French people. It was their favorite place in all of Albania. They certainly...

May 7-9, 2022: Livadhit Beach, Jale Beach, Gjipe Beach, Dhermi Beach, Drimadhe Beach J. The coast between Saranda and Vlora is known for its beauty and is often called the...

May 6, 2022: Porto Palermo Castle J. Actually, we didn't want to enter Porto Palermo Castle. Actually, we just wanted to walk around the castle on the peninsula in a bay, but...

May 4-5, 2022: Butrinti, Saranda, Bunecit Beach F. In the evening, we went to the Albanian coast. Since camping is allowed almost everywhere in Albania, we wanted to stay...

After leaving Gjirokastra behind and driving towards the mountains at nearly 30 degrees Celsius, we were accompanied by a strong and extensive thunderstorm. It rained and...

Back in Albania! We were really excited about it. First, we went to the Blue Eye below Gjirokastra. The Blue Eye is a karst spring and gets its name from the bright limestone...

May 2-3, 2022: Gjirokastra, Blue Eye F. When we arrived in Gjirokastra, it was still raining, and so the phrase from one of our travel guides fit like a glove: Albania's...

April 30 - May 1, 2022: Korça, Pëmet When leaving a foreign country within the EU, crossing the border is always something exciting for me. Depending on the country, border...

The ancient Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Located between Lake Butrint and the Vivar Channel. The sights from approximately 2500 years ago show buildings from Greek...

Thanks to the rest day in Orikum, I was spared from the rain, but it was still very windy on the way to the pass. Well nourished from breakfast with Genti, I tackled the climb...

At the shore of Orikum with Genti's small boat

Part three of the trip to Albania took us to the middle of Albania. For our car, it was not a good idea at all. The roads in Albania are already bad on the coast, in the...

Continuing with the western side of Albania, the expectations were high! We were promised Caribbean beaches and secluded bays. Well... Albania may not be the number 1 holiday...

In Ksamil, Southern Albania

Tirana

As I have...