Beach holidays in Albania are one of the Mediterranean’s most underrated options. The Albanian Riviera runs roughly 200 km along the Ionian coast, from Vlora south to Saranda and the Greek island of Corfu visible on the horizon. What you find here is a mix...Read More
Northern Albania is one of the last genuinely wild corners of Europe. The Albanian Alps, known locally as the Bjeshkët e Namuna and in English as the Accursed Mountains, offer a landscape of limestone peaks, glacial valleys, and remote mountain villages that feel untouched by...Read More
Is Albania safe for tourists? It is one of the most common questions we hear at RakiYa Travel, and the answer is a reassuring yes. Albania offers dramatic mountain landscapes, a stunning Adriatic and Ionian coastline, UNESCO-listed old towns, and prices that still feel like...Read More
Perched on the slopes of the Drino Valley in southern Albania, Gjirokastër is known as the “Stone City” for its distinctive stone architecture and slate roofs. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005 alongside Berat, the city is one of the best-preserved examples of...Read More