Top mountain villages in Albania

Our editor-picked shortlist — built from years of travel notes across Albania.

1. Theth

UNESCO-listed Alps village.

2. Valbonë

Glacial valley.

3. Vermosh

Northernmost.

4. Voskopojë

18th-century church frescoes.

5. Tropojë

Trailhead culture.

6. Lin

Lake Ohrid peninsula village.