Albania, on Southeastern 

Europe’s Balkan Peninsula,

 is a 

small country with

 coastlines 

on the Adriatic and 

Ionian seas and an interior 

crossed by the Albanian 

Alps.

 Along its southern coast, 

the Albanian Riviera is 

known for its traditional

 Mediterranean villages, beach 

resorts

 and vibrant nightlife. With history 

stretching back 

to antiquity, Albania is also rich in 

castles and archaeological

 sites.