Albania 476 km coast — Ionian Sea (south, crystal-clear) and Adriatic (north, sandy). Albanian Riviera (Saranda-Vlora, 100 km). Ionian South 1. Ksamil — Albanian Maldives. 2. Gjipe Beach — white pebbles, 30 min hike access. 3. Dhermi. 4. Himara. 5. Jale. 6. Porto Palermo — fortress. 7. Livadhi. 8. Saranda Beach. 9. Gjuhë. 10. Llogara Beach. Adriatic North 11. Durrës — sandy beaches. 12. Vlora. 13. Golem. 14. Shengjin. 15. Lake Shkodra. Best time: May-June and September-October. Budget 7 days Riviera: 250-500 EUR backpacker, 600-1.200 EUR mid with flight.