Albania

Explore Albania’s natural beauty - there is so much of it that you’ll wonder why you haven’t visited before. And don’t miss the country’s unique attractions, its forgotten archaelogical sites and villages where time seems to have stood still, its stunning mountain scenery, its thriving capital of Tirana and beaches to rival anywhere in the Mediterranean. This land has only recently emerged from decades of isolationist rule and is now definitely on the tourist map. Visit Berat, that ‘town of a thousand windows’ and known for its pretty rows of Ottoman houses lining the hills, explore the beautiful Ionian coast, go to Gjirokastra, the birthplace of dictator Enver Hoxhaand with a bustling bazaar, and sip an espresso in Albania’s colourful and chaotic capital. This is a country with a fascinating past and a rich history just waiting to be discovered.