Vacations in Northern Albania
Northern Albania is a destination you really have to experience. Here you can dive straight into rugged nature, hike through deep valleys and look out over imposing mountain peaks. Clear blue rivers meander between steep slopes and traditional mountain villages surprise you with their simplicity and charm. This part of Albania feels pure, unspoiled and adventurous. Perfect for nature lovers or active travelers. One thing is certain: Northern Albania will stay with you.
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Sightseeing in northern Albania
Start your vacation in Shkodër, the cultural capital of the north. Wander through the car-free center, visit the fascinating Rozafa Castle and bike around the beautiful Lake Shkodër. From here you can easily travel on to the mountains of the Albanian Alps, also known as the "Cursed Mountains. Sound exciting? It is!
Pull on your hiking boots for the famous hike from Valbona to Theth, an unforgettable route through mountain passes, forests and valleys. Along the way, you'll encounter crystal-clear mountain streams, grazing sheep and viewpoints that will make your photos as cool as your memories.
After arriving in Theth, you'll land in a mountain village with stone houses, traditional watchtowers and the Grunas waterfall that seems straight out of a fairy tale. Fancy more natural splendor? Visit the Blue Eye Spring of Theth, an icy, turquoise pool in the middle of greenery. And if you like boating: take a boat across the spectacular Lake Koman, a narrow fjord-like gorge between steep mountain sides. This is Albania at its wildest and most beautiful.
The weather in northern Albania
Northern Albania has a mountainous climate that is different from that of the south coast. In summer it is pleasantly warm, with temperatures between 20 and 25 degrees. An ideal temperature for hiking or kayaking. In the valleys it can get warmer, but in the mountains the altitude provides a fresh breeze.
Spring is ideal for active vacations: nature is in bloom, hiking trails are green and it is still nice and quiet. In autumn the mountains turn to gold and red, and it still remains surprisingly mild. In winter there is even snow in the higher areas, and you can even do winter sports in some parts.
Accommodation in northern Albania
Looking for a nice place to stay during your vacation in northern Albania? With VacanceSelect you can easily book a vacation park or campsite in the most beautiful locations. Wake up with views of rugged mountain peaks, have breakfast in the fresh air and hear nothing but babbling brooks and singing birds. Perfect for families or
Book your vacation to northern Albania
Fancy a vacation full of nature, adventure and culture? Then northern Albania is the perfect destination. Here you will discover a side of Europe that is still pure and unspoiled with impressive mountain villages, crystal clear rivers and hospitable people who welcome you with open arms. Book your vacation to Northern Albania today through VacanceSelect and enjoy a vacation in the rugged north.