Krujë — Skanderbeg's castle, the best ethnographic bazaar in Albania

Why Krujë?

Krujë is where Albania's national hero Skanderbeg held off the Ottoman empire from a hilltop fortress. Today it's a half-day trip from Tirana — castle, museum and old bazaar.

Where to stay

Day trip from Tirana, or a stone guesthouse for the night.

What to eat

Lamb on the spit at Restorant Panorama with a view over the plain.

Don't miss

• Castle and Skanderbeg Museum
• Old Bazaar (mostly handicrafts)
• Sari Saltik mountain trail

How to get there

From Tirana: 45 min by car or organised tour.