Coast & mountains writer
Ilir Musliu
Shkodër, Albania·Writing here since 2024-12
Ilir is a certified mountain guide from Shkodër with fifteen years of leading treks through the Cursed Mountains, Llogara Pass and the coast between Vlorë and Sarandë. He's hiked the Theth–Valbona pass more times than he can count. His pieces cover beach picks, hike difficulty ratings, coastal drives and the practicalities of moving around the Riviera in summer.
Areas of expertise
Cursed MountainsAlbanian RivieraTrail routingCoastal driving
Articles
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12 Best Beaches in Albania for 2026 — Ranked by Locals
April 26, 2026
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How Vlorë airport will reshape Albanian tourism
April 26, 2026
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Theth–Valbona trail — the complete guide (2026)
April 24, 2026
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Himarë — the Riviera's laid-back middle
April 20, 2026
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Dhërmi — beach clubs, festivals and the Llogara plunge
April 12, 2026
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Mount Tomorr — the sacred mountain pilgrimage hike
April 8, 2026
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Coastal hike from Drymades to Gjipe Beach
March 28, 2026
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Cross-border trails from Vermosh into Montenegro
March 20, 2026
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Top hidden beaches on the Albanian Riviera
March 17, 2026
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Seafood on the Albanian Riviera — what to order and where
March 12, 2026
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Top 10 beaches in Albania (2026 edition)
March 10, 2026
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Sarandë — a complete guide to the Riviera's southern gate
March 3, 2026
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Shëngjin — Adriatic family beach, popular with the Kosovo diaspora
February 24, 2026
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The Blue Eye of Theth — half-day trail to a turquoise pool
February 21, 2026
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Top beach clubs on the Albanian Riviera
February 16, 2026
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Theth to Valbona Hike — Complete Guide 2026
February 7, 2026
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Top things to do in Sarandë
February 1, 2026
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Top hotels in Ksamil
January 20, 2026
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Albanian Riviera Road Trip — 7-Day Self-Drive Itinerary 2026
January 18, 2026
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Valbonë — alpine valley at the end of the trail
December 24, 2025
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Ksamil — a complete guide to Albania's island beach village
December 18, 2025
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Mount Dajti hike from Tirana — cable car up, walk down
December 17, 2025
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Vlorë — where the Adriatic meets the Ionian
December 10, 2025
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Vermosh — Albania's northernmost village, alpine pastures, kullas
December 7, 2025
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Llogara Pass via Cesare — the historic 1939 mule trail
December 6, 2025
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Top family-friendly beaches in Albania
November 30, 2025
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Borsh — the Riviera's longest beach
November 27, 2025
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The overtourism warning — Ksamil, Theth and what to do about it
November 24, 2025
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Velipojë — Wild Adriatic, lagoon birds, the Buna river delta
November 16, 2025
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Qeparo — Two-village authentic Riviera escape
November 11, 2025
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Shkodër — Lake city, Rozafa Castle, gateway to the Albanian Alps
November 7, 2025
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The Blue Eye of Albania — How to Visit Syri i Kaltër (2026)
November 5, 2025
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Theth — heart of the Albanian Alps
October 18, 2025
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Durrës — Roman amphitheatre, Adriatic beaches, Albania's busiest port
October 17, 2025
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Top hotels in Sarandë
October 14, 2025