Traveling couple discover a ‘secret Balinese paradise’ in a little-known village in Europe with luxury resorts and beautiful sunsets over the ocean
- Travelers flock to Dhermi, Albania
- It has luxury beach resorts and bars
- Many are inspired by Balinese lodgings
Avid travelers have discovered a little-known destination in Europe that is like a Balinese paradise.
The Albanian coastal town of Dhërmi has been called the ‘hidden gem of Europe’.
While many European tourists flock to the tourist beaches of Greece and Italy, others instead book a trip to the spectacular city hailed as one of the continent’s best-kept secrets.
Adventure seekers flock to this dreamy Bali-esque hidden gem for its ‘crystal clear’ beaches, breathtaking scenery and luxury bars, hotels and restaurants.
Travel bloggers Scott and Sal, from the UK, impressed thousands after documenting their stay in Dhërmi, which they called ‘underrated’ and the ‘European Bali’.
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While many travelers flock to the tourist beaches of Greece and Italy, others flock to Dhërmi, Albania, which is like a Balinese paradise, they say.
Adventure seekers flock to this dreamy Bali-esque hidden gem for its ‘crystal clear’ beaches, breathtaking scenery and luxury bars, hotels and restaurants
Dhërmi is just over a three-hour drive south of Tirana, Albania’s capital, and boasts a stunning five-kilometre coastline lined with numerous beach clubs and resorts.
It has two parts: the upper half, where the quaint old town is located, while the lower half is where the beach, restaurants and lodgings are located.
As temperatures begin to drop in Australia, Albania is now entering the summer months, making it a perfect escape from the winter cold.
Travel bloggers Scott and Sal, from the UK, stunned thousands after documenting their stay in Dhërmi, which they called ‘underrated’ and the ‘European Bali’
“POV: Discovering European Bali in the most unexpected place,” Scott and Sal wrote on Instagram video which has accumulated over 1.6 million views.
’10/10 Bali style beachfront hotel. Beautiful tropical beach tents. Crystal clear water and so much to do!’
The couple stayed at La Brisa Boutique Hotel, which offers spectacular sunset views, rooms from $145 per night, and a private beach.
Located just over three hours’ drive south of Tirana, Albania’s capital, Dhërmi boasts a stunning five-kilometre coastline dotted with incredible beach clubs and resorts
Scott and Sal enjoyed the panoramic view of the shimmering waters of the Ionian Sea at Sanur Beach House, inspired by the popular beaches of Bali
They also enjoyed the panoramic view of the shimmering waters of the Ionian Sea at Sanur Beach House, which was inspired by Bali’s popular beaches.
‘It is so beautiful!’ one viewer wrote and another said ‘Albania is Europe’s hidden gem’.
“A bit of a different European place, but it looks great,” a third added.
“This place is soooo dreamy,” a fourth agreed.