Albania is one of the best riding areas I have visited in the past. I just returned from a trip Greece - Albania - Macedonia - Greece. Brilliant!

Since you're travelling on an enduro, the road conditions shouldn't bother you that much. Admittedly you'll have to do some pothole-dodging, but do plan to spend some days there to explore some of the backroads.

The coastal road past Skodra to Tirana isn't very interesting, but south of Tirana the landscape is lovely. Further south between Durres and Sarande there are lots of contruction sites, but it is well worthwhile to travel along this part. Passing this way you should make a detour to Berat and Girokaster. IMO they are the only towns worth paying a visit. Like a living museum.

Another choice would be to stay in Skodra for more than a day and explore the Albanian Alps east and north-east of Skodra. Dirtroads though. The backroads further to the east, near the border to Macedonia are often dirtroads as well, but those stretches where what I was looking for: Rural life like Europe before WW II.

Personally I felt very safe in Albania. Forget all the bullshit people (who have never been there) think about this country. The people are friendly, helpful and open to foreigners. I didn't have any problems at all at any of the borders. Cash is no problem either. In most larger places there are ATM's which accept your bank card. Just make sure you spend everything in Albania - even in Macedonia they wouldn't exchange my Albanian dollars for their money

If you need any tips on where to stay overnight, send me an email. I've got GPS details on a few good places.

Hans

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