About this trip
Slow down on the southern Albanian Riviera with this relaxed 2-day trip from Tirana to Borsh and Qeparo Old Village. Stretch out on Borsh Beach – the Riviera's longest pebble shore framed by olive groves – climb up to a ruined Ottoman castle with views over the bay, and wander the narrow stone lanes of Qeparo i Sipërm, a partly abandoned hillside village frozen in time. An authentic, low-key escap...
Itinerary
Day 1 – Tirana → Borsh
- Morning departure from Tirana
- Scenic coastal drive south via the Llogara Pass with a panoramic viewpoint stop
- Arrival in Borsh around lunchtime
- Home cooked lunch at a family run taverna among the olive groves
- Afternoon at Borsh Beach
- Late afternoon hike up to the ruined Borsh Castle for panoramic bay views
- Sunset drinks at a seafront bar
- Overnight stay in Borsh
Day 2 – Qeparo Old Village
- Breakfast with village views
- Short scenic drive north to Qeparo
- Walking tour of Qeparo i Sipërm
- Visit the Old Church and the Ali Pasha Tower
- Lunch with a view
- Afternoon swim at Qeparo Beach or a final dip at Borsh
- Late afternoon departure toward Tirana
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