Balkans Travel Guides
The Balkans stretch across South East Europe featuring stunning scenery, hidden gems and interesting old towns. The region spans from Italy to Greece. It includes the countries that used to be part of Yugoslavia. The full list of countries in the Balkans are: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Greece, Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia.
Why Should you Visit the Balkans?
Many of the countries within the region are not super popular tourist destinations, yet they have so much to offer! This means you explore hidden gems in glorious summer weather without the crowds that you’d find in Italy or Spain. There are definitely some very popular cities in the Balkans such as Dubrovnik in Croatia. However, many places in Bosnia and Herzegovina and other countries are yet to become flooded with tourists!
If you fancy exploring the Balkan Peninsula for yourself, take a look our two week road trip itinerary and travel tips below for some inspiration!
| Country | Capital City | Currency | Language | In the EU? | Top Sight |
| Albania | Tirina | Albanian Lek | Albanian | Joining | The Blue Eye |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | Sarajevo | Bosnian Mark | Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian | No | Old Bridge, Mostar |
| Bulgaria | Sofia | Bulgairan | Lev | Yes | Rila Monastery |
| Croatia | Zagreb | Croatian | Croatian Kuna | Yes | Plitvice Lakes |
| Greece | Athens | Euro | Greek | Yes | Acropolis |
| Kosovo | Pristina | Euro | Albanian & Serbian | No | Nebeske Stolice |
| Montenegro | Podgorica | Euro | Montenegrin (Serbo-Croatian) | Joining | Durmitor |
| North Macedonia | Skopje | Denar | Macedonian | Joining | Canyon Matka |
| Serbia | Belgrade | Dinar | Serbian | Joining | Kalemegdan Park |
| Slovenia | Ljubljana | Euro | Slovenia | Yes | Triglav Park |
Bosnia & Herzegovina Travel Guides
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a beautiful country filled with hidden gems, beautiful scenery and a capital city steeped in history. Not to mention hidden gems like the Dervish House Monastery and Sarajevo’s Abandoned Bobsleigh Track.
Croatia Travel Guides
Croatia is a popular holiday destination with sunny coastlines and historical cities to explore. Many scenes from Game of Thrones were also filmed in Croatia so look out for familiar King’s Landing backdrops!
Montenegro Travel Guides
Montenegro is similar to Croatia in many ways but its not quite as well known so you’ll often find much quieter areas to explore and relax.
Greece Travel Guides
Greece sits right at the end of the Balkan peninsula. From historical ruins, delicious food and beautiful islands, there is so much to discover in Greece.
