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The Albania Insider

A digital magazine dedicated to Albania, curated with heart&soul, focused on the luxury of simplicity

Hospitality

A Hidden Coastal Escape in Albania

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Experiences, Food & Wine

Albanian wines: tasting the Southern terroir

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Hospitality

Valza Boutique Hotel: your luxury boutique hotel on the Ionian Sea

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Experiences

Take me to Saranda: why this Albanian town is the perfect go-to this summer (and fall)

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Experiences

Saranda in winter: this city is home to the coolest Christmas Market in Albania

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Experiences

A guide to Përmet, the buzzy adventurous town to visit this summer

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  • Hospitality

    Agroturizëm Gjepali: an architectural oasis in the Albanian countryside

    Agroturizëm Gjepali is a little gem of design nestled in the natural countryside of central Albania with a contemporary twist.

  • Experiences

    5 top places to visit in Albania for stunning fall foliage

    It’s that time of year again, when the temperature drops and the streets are coved with crunchy leaves. Here are our 5 top destinations in the land of Eagles for stunning fall colors. 

  • Experiences

    Into the blue: a guide to the most epic road trip in Albania

    Kissing the borders of Montenegro and Greece, and separeted from Puglia by a slither of water, Albania is fasting becoming a favourite destination among travellers.

  • Experiences,  Food & Wine

    The best bakeries in Tirana

    Whether you prefer a baklava or a pastry with a sweet twist, here are some of the best places to tuck in.

  • Hospitality

    Dreamy Kruja with a view: Hotel Panorama

    Right at the entrance of the old bazar, Hotel Panorama is the perfect place to stay in Kruja, eat traditional food, relax at the private rooftop pool and watch the most memorable sunsets.

  • Experiences

    Albania in fall: a travel guide

    Mountainous hinterland, wild rivers, cliffside castles, ancient lakes and some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. Here are some of the best places to visit in Albania during fall.

  • Food & Wine

    Mullixhiu: where traditional cuisine meets innovation and creativity

    From the cheeses to wild fishes and traditional desserts, everything at Mullixhiu is fresh and seasonal and part of a project to show the rustic roots of Albanian cuisine transformed as fine dining.

  • Experiences

    Kantina Kallmeti: a wine lover’s paradise

    Located 11 km far from Lezhë, Kantina Kallmeti is well-known in Albania for its tradition of grape cultivation. It was established in 2006 by a family with a huge love for her land and a great passion for good wine.

  • Food & Wine

    Padam: eat, drink, love Tirana

    Nowadays it’s hard to name a restaurant scene in the Balkans that’s more appealing than Tirana’s. Tourists who once headed directly to the beaches are now finding the contemporary food scene of Albania’s capital as much of a draw.

  • Experiences,  Style

    Artistike Zadrima: why you should visit this artisan workshop on your next trip to Albania

    In recent years, tourists have discovered Albania thanks to its idyllic beaches, wild mountains and genuine food. Not everyone knows that the country is stepped in cultural heritage and boasts some of the Balkans’ most skilled artisans.

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