What to pack for a week in Albania

When we visited Albania, it was the end of summer and the weather was still great. It was sunny every day and never dropped below 20ºc, even at night. For us this was a classic beach holiday so we didn’t really pack any hiking gear, but this is a big activity in Albania, especially if you’re heading to the mountains. So consider what your Albania itinerary looks like (are you going to the mountain, beach, or cities?) and of course check the weather forecast before you set off.

What I packed for two weeks in Albania in September

On top:

Four sleeveless tops
One short-sleeved top
Two evening dresses
One day dress

For layers:

A kimono for the beach shirt
One long-sleeved linen shirt

On the bottom:

Two pairs of shorts
Two pairs of loose trousers
One skirt

For my feet:

One pair of waterproof Birkenstock Evas
One pair of nicer sandals for evenings
One pair of Converse

Accessories etc:

Sunglasses
A cap/sun hat
5 bikinis
A week of of underwear
3 pairs of socks (I mostly wore sandals)
A beach bag
A beach towel
A small daytime/evening bag (I used the Uniqlo bumbag)

Toiletries:

Toothbrush + paste + floss
Face wash/cleanser
SPF face cream
Reusable face pads/flannel
Deodorant
Body butter/moisturiser
Hair brush (I use a Tangle Teezer that’s a handy size for travel)
Scrunchie + hair ties
Lip balm (with SPF if possible)
Sanitizer and hand cream
Enough medications, if needed
Shampoo and conditioner (our Airbnb didn’t provide it)
SPF sun protection and aftersun

Everything else:

Passport
Driver’s license
EU travel adaptors + chargers
Books or an e-reader + charger
Battery pack + charger
Water bottle

Ready to plan your Albania trip? Find everything you need to know about how we spent a week in Albania here.