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.

SH21 is a spectacular high mountain road located in the northern part of Albania. The road climbs up the defiant Thore Pass.

Llogara Pass (Qafa e Llogarasë) is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,043m (3,422ft) above sea level, located in Vlorë County, in Albania. It's one of the best coastal drives in the world.

SH20 is a steep and narrow zig-zag road located in the former Kelmend municipality, in Shkodër County, in Albania.

SH8 is a scenic coastal road with spectacular views along the Adriatic and Ionian coasts of Albania. It’s one of the world's best coastal drives.

SH75 is a truly amazing road. With beautiful landscapes, it’s pretty challenging and one of the most demanding roads Albania has to offer. The road is to be avoided. It is currently in very bad shape. However, if necessary, it is passable.

Thore Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.691m (5,547ft) above sea level, located in Shkodër County, Albania. The pass is traversed by the infamous Road SH21.

Qafë Thanë is an international mountain pass at an elevation of 1,000m (3,280ft) above sea level, located on the border of Albania and the Republic of North Macedonia.

Located in the Albanian Riviera, Gjipe Beach is said to be the most beautiful beach of the country. The road to the beach is terrifying: steep (up to 9%) with dangerous drop offs. It's best not to look down. One mishap and you plunge off the cliff and into the sea. It’s one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world.

Nikç is a small town at an elevation of 660m (2,165ft) above sea level, located in the Malësi e Madhe District of Shkodër County in Albania. Be careful: this road is not for the sissies. One mistake can have consequences.

Bredhat e Hotovës Loop Road is an epic adventure in Gjirokastër County, in Albania. The road is in rough shape and requires a 4x4 vehicle.

Qafë Botë is an international mountain pass at an elevation of 137m (449ft) above sea level located on the Albanian-Greek border.

Qafë Shtamë is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1,229m (4,032ft) above sea level, located on the boundary between Durrës and Dibër counties in Albania.

Qafa e Morinës (Qafë Morinë) is an international mountain pass at an elevation of 563m (1,847ft) above sea level, located on the border of Albania and Kosovo.

SH36 is a challenging mountain road straddling Lezhé and Dibër counties of Albania. The road's condition is not the best, making it a challenging route. Nevertheless, its breathtaking views are worth the drive.

Mount Tomorr is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,382m (7,814ft) above sea level, located in Berat County, in the Southern Region of the Republic of Albania. It’s said to be the highest point in Albania that you can reach by car.

The Çorovodë-Piskovë Road is a rough gravel track running through the mountains of Albania. It’s said to be one of the most dangerous roads in the country.

Running through the mountains of Central Albania, the breathtaking SH74 road is not a piece of cake. Unless you have a 4×4, avoid it.

Leqet e Hotit is a mountain pass at an elevation of 750m (2,460ft) above sea level, located in Shkodër County, in Albania.

Qafë Barit is a mountain pass at an elevation of 968m (3,175ft) above sea level, located in Shkodër County, in Albania.

Qafë Vranicë is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.630m (5,347ft) above sea level, located on the border of Albania and Montenegro.

Located in Muhurr, a small town in the Dibër County, northeastern Albania, the Muhurr bridge is 45m long. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

SH71 road offers a very challenging drive spanning the Elbasan and Korçë counties of Albania.

Nicknamed "The Journey to Hell," SH40 is an epic adventure in the heart of northwestern Albania. Avoid driving in this area if unpaved mountain roads aren't your strong suit.

Located south from the town of Çorovoda in Skrapar district, southern Albania, the Kanionet e Osumit bridge is one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Krraba Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 807m (2,647ft) above sea level, located in Elbasan County, in Albania.

Driving the challenging road from Përmet to Çarçovë in Gjirokastër County of Albania is a very demanding experience.

Qafe e Malit Shoshit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,213m (3,979ft) above sea level, located in Shkodër County, Albania.

Guri i Kalorit is a mountain pass at an elevation of 866m (2,841ft) above sea level, located in Albania.

Straddling Korçë and Gjirokastër counties, in Albania, the road from Mollas to Petran is a very challenging drive, running through mountain passes and canyons. It’s a shortcut from the SH75 Road to Petran.

Qafa e Asters is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 937m (3,074ft) above the sea level, located in Shkodër County, in northwestern Albania.

Tragjasi i Vjetër is an old village in ruins in the Vlorë County, in south-western Albania. The town was bombed in 1943 because of partisan sympathies.

Qafa e Priskes is a mountain pass at an elevation of 880m (2,887ft) above the sea level, located in Tirana County, Albania.

Gryka e Shkopetit is a narrow canyon carved by the River Mat, situated on the boundary between Dibër and Lezhé counties in Albania.

Fusha e Dajtit is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.055m (3,461ft) above the sea level, located in Tirana County, in Albania.

Qafa e Prushit is an international mountain pass at an elevation of 647m (2,122ft) above the sea level on the border between Albania and Kosovo.

Qafa e Thanes is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.817m (5,961ft) above the sea level, located in Dibër County, in northeastern Albania.

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