Best drives
Scenic roads of Albania
The most beautiful drives in Albania — from the Vjosa canyon to the Kelmend loop and the Llogara–Riviera descent.
Some drives in Albania are worth planning a trip around. These are the roads with the highest scenic-per-kilometre ratio.
Where to go
Our picks
Riviera
SH8 Llogara–Sarandë
The Albanian Riviera drive — coast, mountains and beaches for 130 km.
South
SH75 Përmet–Këlcyrë
Follows the wild Vjosa river through a green canyon.
Alps
SH20 Shkodër–Theth
Hairpin climb over Thore Pass into the Albanian Alps.
Alps
Kelmend loop
Shkodër → Vermosh → Lëpushë through alpine meadows.
Alps
SH21 Bajram Curri–Valbonë
Riverside drive to the base of the Alps.
East
Korçë–Voskopojë–Dardhë
Beech forests and highland villages in the southeast.
Travel tips
- · Fill up before mountain sections — few stations after the passes.
- · Drive during daylight; hairpins are hairy after dark.
- · Give yourself twice the time Google Maps predicts.
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