10 Most Beautiful Villages in Albania

Dhërmi is the first major settlement on the Albanian Riviera after passing through the Llogara Pass. It has become a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors with its picturesque scenery and relaxed atmosphere. While the original village is high above the coast, a tourist resort emerged down by the kilometre-long beach.

Qeparo je nejkrásnější tradiční vesnicí na Albánské riviéře. Procházka mezi typickými kamennými domy a cypřiši je spolu s výhledem na moře nezapomenutelným zážitkem. Stejně jako sousední Borsh je i Qeparo vystavěno na kopci vysoko nad pobřežím, na terasovitých svazích a dole v nížině se pěstují olivy.

Voskopojë is a town located west of Korçë holding significance due to its cultural and religious heritage. Its churches with frescoes are among the most stunning in all of Albania. A peaceful atmosphere and picturesque surroundings only serve to further enhance its charm.

The small fishing village of Lin near Pogradec is one of the most beautiful places on the Albanian side of Ohrid Lake. Its amazing location under a cliff on the lake’s shores has made it a popular tourist destination. You can take a boat ride or see the remains of an early Christian church.

The village of Gorica e Vogël (Dolna Gorica) is almost the last settlement along the Albanian shore of Lake Prespa before the North Macedonian border. It is the epitome of tranquillity. From here you can take many hikes through the scenic landscape. 

Shishtavec is the largest of eight picturesque villages located on a plateau near the border with Kosovo. It became a popular destination after the road from Kukës was asphalted. It is a great base for hiking in the surrounding Shar Mountains. 

For anyone interested in the Albanian countryside, the village of Shulbatër is the right place. You can stay here in the traditional fortified house, the so-called kulla. The settlement is perched above a river on a hill, and a steep mountain ridge behind it divides the Mat region from Krujë.

Theth is a picturesque village nestled in the Albanian Alps, surrounded by mountains on all sides. Recently, it has become a well-known tourist destination and among the top places to visit in Albania. But the charm of Theth is not just due to its idyllic location amidst the mountains, but also because of its many cultural attractions.

In the mountain slopes above Peshkopi there are several villages, one more picturesque than the other. They are a great destination for day trips from this largest town of the Dibër region and a starting point for hikes in the Deshat and Korab mountains. The most beautiful is Rabdisht. 

A remote microregion nestled in the Albanian Alps, Nikaj-Mërtur is especially well-liked by those seeking pristine wilderness and seclusion, qualities that are becoming increasingly scarce in nearby Theth or Valbonë. A must-visit destination is the mountain village of Curraj e Epërm, which can only be reached on foot.