Visit Durres

Visit Vlorë, a coastal city in Albania known for its historical significance and Mediterranean charm. Explore the Independence Monument (commemorating Albania's 1912 declaration of independence), stroll along the promenade with views of the Adriatic Sea, and visit the Ethnographic Museum (showcasing traditional Albanian culture and artifacts). Nearby, discover the ancient ruins of Apollonia (an archaeological site with a well-preserved theater and monastery) and enjoy fresh seafood at local restaurants along the waterfront.

Visit Tirana, the capital of Albania. Explore Skanderbeg Square (central hub with the National History Museum and Et'hem Bey Mosque), take the Dajti Ekspres cable car to Mount Dajti (offering panoramic views of the city and Adriatic Sea), and see the Pyramid of Tirana (former museum turned into a cultural center).

The town of a thousand windows: Ottoman houses stacked up a hillside below a still-inhabited castle.

Rozafa castle above the largest lake in the Balkans, the bicycle city and the gateway to the Albanian Alps.

The Albanian Riviera resort opposite Corfu, with Butrint ruins and the Blue Eye spring nearby.

Visit Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, known for the Rock of Gibraltar and its strategic importance.

Visit Split, Croatia's second-largest city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace (a UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient cellars and a peristyle). Walk along the Riva waterfront promenade, climb Marjan Hill for panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea, and explore the Cathedral of Saint Domnius (originally Diocletian's mausoleum, one of the oldest Catholic cathedrals in the world).

Visit Rhodes, the largest of Greece's Dodecanese islands. Explore the medieval Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage site with the Palace of the Grand Master), see the ancient Acropolis of Lindos (cliff-top ruins with views over St Paul's Bay), relax at Anthony Quinn Bay (a scenic cove named after the actor), and visit the Valley of the Butterflies (a natural reserve with thousands of Jersey tiger moths in summer).