Unfortunately I didn’t get to spend as much time as I had hoped in Albania due to time restrictions and there’s just so much to see! The first time I went through I drove from Budva, Montenegro through Shkoder, Albania and over to Kosovo. Then when I came back through I was driving from Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia to Tirana and back up to Montenegro.
NOTE: If driving from Montenegro to Albania, there are no customs on the Albanian side. I freaked out the first time because I thought I missed getting my passport stamped and I’d be in trouble once I got to the Kosovo border. But there weren’t any Albanian customs at the Kosovo border either. The only time I encountered Albanian customs was the North Macedonia - Albania border, and even then they didn’t stamp my passport.
Shkoder, Albania
The north is known for its mountains and natural beauty, so if you have time I definitely recommend spending some time hiking out there! If I had more time I would have explored the town of Theth.
Tirana, Albania
I was surprised how modern and beautiful Tirana was! If you get the chance and like museums, I recommend Bunk Art, which talks about the history of Albania in depth but does it in a fun, interactive way. If I had more time to explore Albania, I’d definitely go back and explore the beaches in the south. The coastline down there I hear is stunning!
