Albania is rougher around the edges, but often significantly cheaper than its Eastern European counterparts. Also, “unlike their Adriatic neighbours of Croatia and Montenegro, Albania has real sandy beaches”, said David Mason, owner of Three Week Traveller. He also points to its well-preserved Roman ruins and hiking routes around Lake Shkoder. “You can enjoy multi-day horseback trails here, which give you a sense of the country’s true wilderness.”
Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor is one of the Adriatic’s most dramatic natural harbors.
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