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.
| 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 |
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!
Two Week Balkans Road Trip Itinerary
Croatia Travel Tips
Bosnia & Herzegovina Travel Tips
Travel Posters of the Balkans
