We first visited Qeparo in 2021, driven by our curiosity – we spotted a cluster of stone houses from a distance and couldn’t resist. That strangely-looking formation simply “got” us. We climbed up on foot along the old gravel road full of hairpin turns and ruts, because our campervan wouldn’t make it. Today, the access to the […]
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If you’re looking for a place where the Albanian Riviera has preserved its natural character, leave the main beaches behind and discover this hidden gem. Tucked between the popular Livadhi beach and the bay of Jalë lies Gjiri i Akuariumit (the Aquarium Bay). It’s a small, circular indent carved into the limestone coastline of volcanic origin, and its name is no coincidence. The water here is so incredibly clear and calm that you feel as though you’re not gazing into the sea at all, but into a giant glass aquarium. This turquoise paradise will enchant you with its unspoiled beauty and offer an unforgettable escape from the crowds. Along the Albanian coast, where resorts and hotels are springing up left and right, places like this are becoming increasingly rare.
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If there’s a place that has fallen victim to its own Instagram success, it’s Ksamil. Just ten years ago, it was a sleepy village within sight of Corfu, where old wooden boats hid among the reeds. Today, Ksamil is a shock to anyone who knew it before – turquoise waters locked in the relentless embrace of sun loungers and parasols, with music blaring all around. In 2026, the real challenge will be figuring out how to make the most of a holiday in this glitzy fairground, where prices wouldn’t raise an eyebrow even in Saint-Tropez, and still come away feeling like it all meant something.
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