Travelling responsibly in Albania — a 2026 guide

Choose family-run

Guesthouses (bujtina) keep money in villages. Most cost less than chain hotels and offer better food.

Skip the bottled-water habit

Tap water is safe in cities and most coastal areas. Bring a refillable bottle.

Distribute your visits

Ksamil and Theth are at capacity. Consider Borsh, Velipojë, Dhërmi or Vermosh as alternatives.

Eat local seafood

Octopus, sardines and mussels are abundant. Imported salmon is not local.

Hike with respect

• Stay on marked trails (especially around military fence remnants in the north).
• Carry out trash.
• Don't pick wildflowers in protected areas.