https://albaniaguidebook.com/ Albania travel guide: vetted places en Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/albania-travel-tips/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/albania-travel-tips/ Albania travel tips for 2026: lek not euros, cash rules, wild roads, when to go, tipping, tap water and eSIM - the 20 things to sort before you go. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/food/best-restaurants-tirana/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/food/best-restaurants-tirana/ Where to eat in Tirana: traditional tavernas, the new Albanian wave, seafood and cheap qofte and byrek spots, with 2026 prices in lek and where locals go. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/car-rental/car-rental-tirana-airport/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/car-rental/car-rental-tirana-airport/ Renting a car at Tirana Airport (TIA) in 2026: which desks are in the terminal, real prices, deposits, the drive into the city, parking and border rules. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/cities/himare-albania-guide/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/cities/himare-albania-guide/ Himara guide: the Riviera's most balanced base - town and cove beaches, the old castle village, boat trips, how to get there and where to stay. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/best-esim-for-albania/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/best-esim-for-albania/ Albania is not in the EU, so your European SIM roams. The best eSIMs for Albania, what they cost, the two local networks and how to set one up. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/attractions/blue-eye-albania/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/attractions/blue-eye-albania/ The Blue Eye near Saranda: a karst spring over 50 m deep, whether you can swim, the entry fee and how to get there from Saranda or Gjirokastër. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/attractions/theth-albania-guide/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/attractions/theth-albania-guide/ Theth in the Albanian Alps: the Blue Eye pool, Grunas waterfall, the Lock-in Tower, getting there from Shkodër, and where to stay. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/attractions/albania-beaches-ranked/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/attractions/albania-beaches-ranked/ We scored 14 Albanian beaches on water, crowds and cost. The famous names lose to quieter, cheaper coves - here is the honest 2026 ranking. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/cash-or-card-albania/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/cash-or-card-albania/ Cash or card in Albania in 2026: where cards actually work, the cheapest ATMs, how to dodge conversion fees, euros vs lek, and how much to tip. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/transport/driving-in-albania-safety/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/transport/driving-in-albania-safety/ Driving in Albania in 2026: the road rules, speed and alcohol limits, tolls, the hazards that catch tourists out, and what to do if you crash. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/albania-1-year-visa-free-us-citizens/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/albania-1-year-visa-free-us-citizens/ US citizens can stay in Albania visa-free for up to one year - how the 365-day rule works, the 90-day reset, remote work and long-stay tips. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/how-many-days-in-albania/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/how-many-days-in-albania/ How long to spend in Albania: what you really see in 3, 5, 7, 10 or 14 days, why the roads are slow, and which itinerary fits your trip. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/where-to-stay-in-ksamil/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/where-to-stay-in-ksamil/ Where to stay in Ksamil: the beachfront, the village centre, quieter northern coves and the Butrint-road edge, plus apartments, parking and booking tips. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/albania-travel-budget/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/albania-travel-budget/ How to budget a trip to Albania in 2026: real daily and weekly costs, cash vs card, ATM fees, tipping and money tips for every travel style. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/relocation/cost-of-living-albania/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/relocation/cost-of-living-albania/ What it really costs to live in Albania in 2026: monthly rent, utilities, groceries, internet and transport, plus realistic single and couple budgets. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/is-albania-worth-visiting/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/is-albania-worth-visiting/ Is Albania worth visiting? Yes, for beaches and mountains at half the price of Greece, if you can handle rough roads. Honest pros, cons and who it suits. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/is-saranda-worth-visiting/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/is-saranda-worth-visiting/ Is Saranda worth visiting? Yes as a lively, cheap base for southern Albania, no if you want a quiet beach on your doorstep. Honest pros, cons, who it fits. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/ksamil-vs-saranda/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/ksamil-vs-saranda/ Ksamil vs Saranda as a beach base: Ksamil wins on beaches, Saranda on hotels, food, nightlife and day trips. Which to sleep in, plus the smart hybrid plan. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/relocation/tirana-digital-nomad-guide/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/relocation/tirana-digital-nomad-guide/ A practical Tirana digital nomad guide for 2026: coworking, where to live, internet, cost of living and community, with the visa kept practical. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/albania-vs-croatia/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/albania-vs-croatia/ Albania vs Croatia on cost, beaches and hassle: Albania is roughly 50-70% cheaper, Croatia has the islands and the polish. Who each suits, honestly. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/albania-vs-montenegro/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/albania-vs-montenegro/ Albania vs Montenegro compared: Albania is ~30-40% cheaper with longer, emptier beaches; Montenegro has Kotor Bay and polish. Plus why to do both. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/saranda-vs-vlora/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/saranda-vs-vlora/ Saranda vs Vlora as an Albanian Riviera base: Saranda for beaches, day trips and the Corfu ferry; Vlora for value, families and the northern coast. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/albania-vs-greece/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/albania-vs-greece/ Albania vs Greece for a beach holiday: Albania is far cheaper and emptier, Greece has the islands and polish. Who each suits, and why to combine them. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/best-resorts-albania/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/best-resorts-albania/ All-inclusive and beach resorts in Albania cluster on the sandy Durres and Golem coast, not the southern Riviera. Which hotels, and who each coast suits. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/himara-saranda-ksamil-comparison/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/planning/himara-saranda-ksamil-comparison/ Himara vs Saranda vs Ksamil compared: Himara for value and coves, Saranda for the hub and nightlife, Ksamil for turquoise sand. Which base suits you. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/food/what-to-try/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/food/what-to-try/ What to eat in Albania: tavë kosi, fërgesë, byrek, qofte and japrak, plus baklava, raki, Kallmet wine and Korça beer - and how to find the real thing. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/news/albania-heatwave-wildfires-july-2026/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/news/albania-heatwave-wildfires-july-2026/ A record European heatwave has reached Albania, with wildfire warnings and a blaze near Klos in late June 2026. How to travel safely through the hot spell. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/news/albania-july-2026-events/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/news/albania-july-2026-events/ The big July 2026 events in Albania - Kanye West in Tirana, Sundance and Tales of Drymades on the Riviera, and Zucchero at the Olympic Park, with dates. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/news/albania-saudi-qatar-visa-free-2026/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/news/albania-saudi-qatar-visa-free-2026/ Albania lets Saudi and Qatari tourists in visa-free until 31 December 2026 - passport only, up to 90 days. Who it covers and what to check before you fly. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://albaniaguidebook.com/news/eagle-stadium-tirana-11-july-2026/ https://albaniaguidebook.com/news/eagle-stadium-tirana-11-july-2026/ A 60,000-seat pop-up stadium for the Ye concert sits right on the Tirana airport road for 11 July 2026. Why it could snarl transfers, and how to plan. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT