Nestled in the heart of southern Albania, Palokastër offers travelers a blend of historic charm and breathtaking mountain scenery. Explore the well‑preserved Palokastër Castle, wander ancient churches, and enjoy authentic Albanian hospitality.
Spend three action-packed January days skiing and snowboarding on the slopes of Mali i Gjerë above Gjirokastër, then retreat to a stone-and-pine cabin in the valley for hearty Albanian comfort food and crackling fireplaces. This itinerary mixes high-adrenaline runs, snow-dusted castle views and local hospitality for the perfect winter-sports getaway in southern Albania.
13 locations planned.
Wander hand-in-hand through UNESCO-listed stone alleys, toast sunsets over the Drino Valley, and linger over intimate dinners by open fires in Albania’s most romantic Ottoman town.
7 locations planned.
Spend three immersive days exploring Gjirokastër’s Ottoman citadel, fortified houses-turned-museums, communist memorials and ancient ruins, all wrapped in the quiet magic of a Balkan winter. Wander cobbled lanes lined with snow-dusted stone roofs, meet local artisans and taste mountain comfort-food while history whispers from every corner of this UNESCO gem.
13 locations planned.
