Travelling couple discovers a ‘secret Balinese paradise’ in a little-known Europe village with luxurious resorts and stunning sunsets over the ocean
- Travellers are flocking to Dhërmi, Albania
- It has luxe beachside resorts and bars
- Many have been inspired by Balinese stays
Keen travellers have discovered a little-known destination in Europe that is just like a Balinese paradise.
The coastal Albanian village of Dhërmi has been dubbed the ‘hidden pearl of Europe’.
While many European sight-seers are flocking to the tourist-filled beaches of Greece and Italy, others are instead booking a trip to the spectacular town which has been hailed as one of the continent’s best-kept secrets.
Adventurers are heading to the dreamy Bali-like hidden gem for its ‘crystal clear’ beaches, jaw-dropping scenery and luxurious bars, hotels and restaurants.
Travel bloggers Scott and Sal, from the UK, wowed thousands after they documented their stay in Dhërmi which they called ‘underrated’ and the ‘European Bali’.
While many travellers are flocking to the tourist-filled beaches of Greece and Italy, others are heading to Dhërmi, Albania, they say is just like a Balinese paradise
Adventurers are heading to the dreamy Bali-like hidden gem for its ‘crystal clear’ beaches, jaw-dropping scenery and luxurious bars, hotels and restaurants
Dhërmi is just over three hours’ drive south of Tirana, Albania’s capital city, and has five kilometres of stunning coastline peppered with incredible beach clubs and resorts.
It has two sections – the upper half, where the quaint old town lies while the lower half is where the beach, restaurants and stays are located.
As temperatures start to plummet in Australia, Albania is now entering its summer months making it a perfect escape from the winter chill.
Travel bloggers Scott and Sal, from the UK, wowed thousands after they documented their stay in Dhërmi which they called ‘underrated’ and the ‘European Bali’
‘POV: You discover the European Bali in the most unexpected place,’ Scott and Sal wrote in an Instagram video which has amassed more than 1.6million views.
’10/10 Bali style beachfront hotel. Stunning tropical beach clubs. Crystal clear water and so much to do!’
The pair stayed at La Brisa Boutique Hotel which boasts spectacular sunsets views, rooms from $145 per night and a private beach.
Dhërmi is just over three hours’ drive south of Tirana, Albania’s capital city, and has five kilometres of stunning coastline peppered with incredible beach clubs and resorts
Scott and Sal took in the panoramic views of the sparkling waters of the Ionian Sea at Sanur Beach House, which was inspired by the popular beaches of Bali
They also took in the panoramic views of the sparkling waters of the Ionian Sea at Sanur Beach House, which was inspired by the popular beaches of Bali.
‘It’s so beautiful!’ one viewer wrote and another said: ‘Albania is the hidden pearl of Europe’.
‘Bit of a different European spot but looks amazing,’ a third added.
‘This place is soooo dreamy,’ a fourth agreed.
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