Hop on the ferry from nearby Greek island Corfu to reach the Albanian seaside city of Sarande in 1.5 hours. Blue Eye Ksamil (00 355 693708250; blueeyehotel.al) has doubles from £43 per night.

It has a growing expat community, a newly developed lungomare (seaside promenade) and easy access to some of Albania’s most beautiful beaches. It’s quieter than Tirana, but it still has ...

Image Courtesy of Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura Bofill Taller de Arquitectura's Red Sol Resort takes a rational approach to the landscape of the Albanian Riviera. The design responds to ...