Berat, Albania

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Caution

Is Albania Safe for First-Time Travelers?

Safety Scores / Albania

Travel verdict: Exercise Caution. The scores and risks below say why.

Safety Scores

Overall Safety6/10
Crime Index6/10
Health & Medical5/10
Natural Disasters6/10

Key Risks

  • Safety improving rapidly; popular emerging destination
  • Petty theft in Tirana and coastal areas
  • Rural roads in poor condition; hazardous driving
Travel Verdict: Exercise Caution

Keep valuables secure; drive carefully on rural roads

Limited healthcare outside Tirana; travel insurance essential

Albanian Lek currency; cash-heavy economy

Emergency: 112

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