Beautiful beaches, warm weather, rich history and stunning mountain scenery, Albania ticks all the must-haves of a Mediterranean luxury yacht destination.

A new arrival on the region’s charter scene, the country has gradually emerged from its austere communist cocoon to now welcoming superyachts. The Albanian coast touches two seas: the Ionian in the south and the Adriatic in the north, and features various lagoons and harbours along its coast which stretches for a total of 450km.

Albania’s greatest asset is undeniably its Adriatic coastline. Dubbed the ‘Albanian Riviera’, the heavenly stretch of breathtaking beaches, idyllic coves and ancient Greek sites remain largely undiscovered by tourists. On your luxury charter yacht, you’ll be amongst the first to take in this mesmerising part of the Mediterranean from the water, enjoying guaranteed long, sunny days throughout the summer months.

Albania is resplendent in opportunities to suit many different interests. Explore the romantic ruins of Illyria, meander through the streets of pretty coastal towns such as Vlora, enjoy delicious seafood in Saranda and unwind in the inland lagoon of Butrint. You can also combine seaside pleasures with nature at the Divjaka National Park, which surrounds the Karavasta Lagoon, and take a walk in Europe’s most picturesque pine forests in the National Park of Llogara. Top beaches include Dhermi, Ksamil, Bunec and Borsh.