u/theultimateusername

Hi all, coming down to your beautiful country next week. Will be staying in Tirana, but will rent a car and drive to a beach area to spend overnight.

Lalzi beach is the closest but some mentioned it might be quiet and not as interesting as the southern beaches.

Other options are Jale/Himare, 3 hours drive, or Saranda/Ksamil 4 hours drive.

Looking for a fun area with beautiful sights and lively restaurants and evening vibe, (not hard partying) - if you had to choose from the above (driving in the morning and coming back the next day afternoon) which would you choose?

Thanks!

Hi all, coming down to your Albania next week. Will be staying in Tirana, but looking to rent a car and drive to one of the beach areas to spend overnight.

Looking for a fun area with beautiful sights and lively restaurants and evening vibe, (not hard partying) - please let me know if what I've written seems accurate, options are:

1- Ksamil Beach or Sarandë (4 hour drive), seems to be the most popular and prettiest area?

2- Jale Beach or Himare (3 hour drive) has a lively vibe but not as pretty or busy as Ksamil

3- Lalzi (1 hour) closest to Tirana but apparently very quiet and not that interesting?

If you had to choose from the above (driving one far in the morning and coming back the next day) which would you choose?

Thanks!

Hi all, visiting your country for the first time in about 2 weeks.

Will spend 5 days in Tirana, and thinking to make 1 or 2 day trips to other areas, possibly cooler mountain areas like Bovilla/Gamti, or a beach towns like Lalzi. Any recommendations if these are good or if you have any other suggestions?

Also, I know there have been protests over the past couple of weeks, power to the people! So far comments seem like they're normal and may even consider joining in one day! Anything we should keep an eye out for while we're there? Areas to try and avoid, etc?

Thank you!