Like most southern European destinations, travel experts say the best time to visit Albania is in shoulder season: late spring (April and May) and early autumn (September and October).

Escape the crowds and discover Albania, where ancient towns like Gjirokastra meet some of the Mediterranean’s most untouched ...

Located in the Albanian Riviera, the gorgeous village ... may want to leave time on the itinerary to go exploring the Ksamil Islands, four small islands that you can reach by kayak, speedboat ...

the unofficial capital of the Albanian Riviera, and within striking distance of the Greek border, Ksamil has an excellent location. 'The three small islands in its turquoise bay are an easy swim ...

The Albanian Riviera ... Start with Ksamil — often dubbed the “Maldives of Europe” — with shallow, glassy waters and postcard-perfect islands you can kayak to. Further north, Himarë ...

Spots worth visiting include Ksamil, a ‘squiggle of interlocking coves, miniature islands, forested headlands ... stretches of coast in our guide to Albania’s best beaches.

Albania, aka Shqipëri ... when TikToker @thetravelmum called the island beach of Ksamil, accessible by ferry from Corfu in Greece, “The Maldives of Europe”. Multiple online sites picked ...

Ksamil Beach and Albania's Ionian Coast further north were ... The main attractions are the nearby Ksamil Islands. Other activities are the Blue Eye in Muzinë (a clear blue water spring), the ...

A TINY island in Albania is set to become a luxury resort ... It stretches from Vlorë in the north to Ksamil in the south. It is busiest during July and August, but crowds are far smaller ...

From the serene shores of Albania's Ksamil Islands to the ancient streets of Plovdiv, every corner of the Balkans offers something extraordinary. Discover the untouched natural wonders ...