What are the most spectacular roads in Albania?

Located in the southeastern part of Europe, Albania features a varied landscape, providing endless options for drivers, with about 50 of the most spectacular roads in the world. When travelling to the country, you can discover mountainous drives and scenic coastal drives. Remember, however, to be aware of your surroundings and avoid isolated areas at night.

When travelling to the country, you can’t miss driving the dangerous Road SH-21, located in the northern part. The road climbs up the defiant Thore Pass.

Albania has many amazing locations to visit and is becoming an increasingly popular destination for tourists. Driving can be hazardous, with aggressive and erratic behavior. Deaths from road traffic accidents are among the highest in Europe. If you prefer coastal drives, SH8 is a road with spectacular views, along the Adriatic and Ionian coasts of Albania. It’s one of the world's best coastal drives. Or the winding coastal road to Llogara Pass, climbing up to 1,043m (3,422ft) above sea level in Vlorë County.

Liqeni i Madh is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.740m (5,708ft) above the sea level, located in Dibër County, in northeastern Albania.

Liqeni i Balgait is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.748m (5,734ft) above the sea level, located in Dibër County, in northeastern Albania. The average gradient is 11.69%.

Liqeni i Kllabekas is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.625m (5,331ft) above the sea level, located in Dibër County, in northeastern Albania.

Qafa e Kishes is a mountain pass at an elevation of 992m (3,254ft) above sea level, located in northeastern Albania.

Qafa e Qarrit is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.169m (3,835ft) above the sea level, located in Korçë County, in southeastern Albania.

Mali i Koritnikut is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.533m (5,032ft) above the sea level, located on the border of northeastern Albania and southwest Kosovo.

Qafa e Lumbhardit is a mountain pass at an elevation of 827m (2,713ft) above the sea level, located in Shkodër County, in northern Albania.

Maja e Thanasit is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1.378m (4,520ft) above the sea level, located in Vlorë County, Albania.

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