Skiathos is a small island in the Sporades, Greece. It has stunning beaches on both its north and south coasts. A frequent bus service connects the east and west sides of the south coast, which is extensively developed, however there is no public transport to the beautiful beaches on the north coast. This prompted us to…
1. You need a car If you’re just traveling from city to city within Albania, then the bus system is perfectly fine (albeit a bit slow due to the large distances!) If you’re like us however, and want a faced-paced holiday visiting all the best spots Albania has to offer, you’ll need a car. We…
1. Drymades Beach When it comes to beaches in Albania, it doesn’t get better than Drymades Beach in our opinion. This long stretch of beach with breathtakingly clear, calm water is the ideal place to relax. Unlike the crowded beaches of Ksamil, Drymades beach has plenty of room for everyone, even in high season. As…
If you’ve decided to visit Theth in Albania, it’s probably because you have seen a photo of the stunning peaks and valleys that make up Theth and Valbona Valley National Parks. The 18.5km hike from Theth to Valbona Peak (and back) walks you through this stunning landscape and ends at the top of the mountain…
The Blue Eye of Theth is a natural pool of turquoise water found on the outskirts of Theth National Park in the Albanian Alps. It may not be as well-known as its Blue Eye sibling in the south of Albania, but we found it to be a much more enjoyable experience. The cascading Black Drin…
The easiest way to get to Theth is to take a minibus from Shkodër. This can usually be organised through your hotel or B&B, and currently costs 10 EUR or 1250 LEK one-way. Our minibus had 19 passengers including the driver. It departed at 7.00am from Shkodër and arrived 3 hours later in Theth. As…
The Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) is a freshwater spring found in southern Albania, just half an hour from the popular beach destination of Ksamil. The crystal-clear water surges upward from an underwater cave and continues down the mountain to form the Bistrica River, which is equally as beautiful. The surrounding vegetation is like a green…
