Where to goAlbanian RivieraMediterranean1 month$6 stopsIn season

Terrace Life, Less Money

“Mediterranean terrace energy for a month, at half the price.”

Four coastal towns with the same look and feel, ranked by match.

Start trip
Prices are rough tiers ($ to $$$$), not quotes.
Sarandë, Albania$ · Sea views, long dinners, low prices.
91
Kotor, Montenegro$$ · Stone old town on a deep bay.
87
Kaş, Türkiye$$ · White houses, clear water, slow pace.
85
Polignano a Mare, Italy$$$ · Cliffside Puglia, cheaper than Amalfi.
82

Top match · Sarandë

Times between stops are rough estimates.
  1. 1
    Ksamil beachesSight · Turquoise water and small islands you can swim to.
  2. ↓ About 7 min drive · 2 mi
  3. 2
    Butrint National ParkSight · Greek, Roman and Venetian ruins in a lagoon forest.
  4. ↓ About 19 min drive · 11 mi
  5. 3
    Lëkurësi CastleSight · Hilltop castle with a terrace restaurant. Sunset over the bay and Corfu.

Runner-up · Kotor

  1. 1
    Kotor Old TownSight · Walk it early before the cruise crowds.
  2. ↓ About 4 min walk
  3. 2
    San Giovanni FortressSight · Steep climb, huge view.
  4. ↓ About 20 min drive · 7 mi
  5. 3
    PerastSight · Tiny bay town. Boat to the island church.