The quickest route to Bessys Cove, including details on where to park, what the walking track is like and the best tides for swimming vs sunbathing.
These are the best Rotorua walks, our first-hand experiences
Lantic Bay: a quiet beach with tropical island vibes in Cornwall
Hiring a boat in Himare: escaping the crowds to reach incredible sea caves & stunning beaches
Chapel Porth Beach: incredible sea caves, a rockpool & stunning wild beach
7 amazing things to do in Himare: paradise beaches and a whole lot more
Exactly how to avoid the crowds on the Preikestolen Pulpit Rock Hike
The 7 most spectacular beaches Himare, guaranteed
The most spectacular beaches in all of Albania can be found in Himare. The water colour is up there with the most beautiful we’ve seen anywhere in the world, ranging from turquoise to electric blue. But it’s not just the water colour that’s special, many are backed by majestic cliffs and peppered with sea caves, one even leads through to a huge canyon! We’re sharing which beaches are the must visits, how to get there and what to expect when you do.
13 Incredible things to do in Waitomo: so much more than just a day trip
Waitomo has the best glow worm caves in the country and yes that’s caves plural, for there are so many more than just the one famous cave! But there’s more to Waitomo than caves if you give it the time, with spectacular waterfalls, a huge limestone arch, a hot water beach and even one of the longest, highest swing bridges in the country! This guide covers all the things you shouldn’t miss in Waitomo.
Blue Eye Theth: how to avoid the crowds now it's become wildly popular
Gjiri I Kades: Berat's Turquoise Pools of Doom
Sidemen Rice Terrace Walk - the best thing to do in Sidemen
Fun things to do in Shkodër that will convince you to stay more than one night
All the best things you can do in Shkodër, from swimming in a secret blue karst spring, to exploring hidden canyon pools, dining on fresh fish beside the lake, sipping espresso in one of the many excellent cafes and learning some of Albania’s dark history when walking through the old communist prison cells.
Kanioni i Kirit: Shkodër's incredible emerald swimming holes
The emerald swimming holes of Shkodar are absolutely spectacular yet you won’t find a single tourist there. Whether you’re looking for a wide sun drenched stretch of river to bask on, or a tight canyon swim, you’ll find it along the Kanioni i Kirit. We’re sharing a few of our favourite spots with directions and what swimming in the pools is like.
Vaskat Nderlysaj Canyon: Theth's hidden blue swimming holes
The safest way to get to the dreamy Filikuri Beach
Filikuri Beach is the kind of beach you dream about visiting when you’re planning a trip to Albania, with vibrant turquoise water and giant stripey cliffs, it’s picture perfect. This is a wild beach without a sunlounger in sight and all the more spectacular for it if you ask us! We’re sharing how to get there, including a few options you might not have thought about yet, and what to expect from the beach itself.
