It’s Saturday – and as of 2026 that means Travel Fit day on wanderlustandarucksack. This week’s country, keeping in theme with the Balkans as mentioned last week, is Albania.
First Travel Fit Saturday Post Available here: Travel Outfit Advice for Girls Going to the Balkans
Note: We’re seeing how long this lasts. The aim is all year, the realistic hope before this type-B traveller forgets its a Saturday and doesn’t post is probably before March.
Anyway – onto Albania outfit options!
First thing to note, is that it is a little more conservative than you might be used to in somewhere like Greece, however it very much depends on the places and activities you’re doing as how covered up you need to be.
Around larger cities like Tirana and Shkoder, you’ll probably be fine wearing a long skirt/trousers and top and carrying something like a pashmina in case you want to visit any of the mosques or churches – or the other way round and go with a long sleeve and shorts. It just saves you needing to carry two cover ups around with you.
In the mountains – for example if you’re going on the Valbona-Theth Hike, Albania , shorts and a microfibre t-shirt will be perfect HOWEVER it does get cold in the mountains at night, even in the middle of the summer. I’d advise taking an extra layer or two if you have one – you’ll definitely need arms and legs covered in the evening because of the temperature. You will see some people hiking in a sports bra or topless – I’d advise against this due to local customs and there are locals on the wooden bars halfway up/down the mountain. You should be fine in a t-shirt and it’ll also help protect you from the sun a bit more.
Down south in Albania on the beaches and nearer the resorts- you’ll be fine wearing whatever you’d wear in Greece. Maybe keep a pashmina or cover up handy, but you’re unlikely to need it, especially if you’re sticking to cities like Sarande (I didn’t). Bikinis, swimwear etc are all fine on the beaches, just take something to walk back to your hostels in.
If you decide to go really rural Albania, I’d keep shoulders and knees covered – loose lightweight clothing is perfect – or at least take a cover up with you so you can adhere to local customs in whatever village you end up in.
Interested in travelling to Albania? Check out some other posts:
Travelling to Tirana, Albania?
Why You Should Add Shkoder, Albania to Your Itinerary
Backpacking as a Girl in the Balkans
