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Albania's 10 listings are the Balkans' best-kept secret: Benja's thermal pools in the Langarica canyon are among Europe's most beautiful free soaks, and the whole scene…

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Explore Albania's hot springs

Albania's 10 listings are the Balkans' best-kept secret: Benja's thermal pools in the Langarica canyon are among Europe's most beautiful free soaks, and the whole scene is still wonderfully undeveloped.

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Choose your kind of soak

Whether you're traveling with family, seeking a quiet retreat, or looking for mineral-rich waters, Albania has a spring for you.

Resorts & spas Easy soaks with restaurants, robes and wellness extras. → Public pools Fun, affordable thermal bathing for all ages. →

Natural springs Wild pools earned with a hike or a dirt road. →

How to reach Albania's hot springs

Tirana is the gateway; Përmet (for Benja) is 3–4 hours south by bus or car. The Llixha springs near Elbasan are an easy hop from the capital.

Where Albania's springs cluster

Përmet & Benja — Six stone pools in a dramatic canyon, beneath the Ottoman-era bridge — the highlight.
Elbasan (Llixha) — Historic thermal springs with a more local, low-key feel.

Best time to visit

May–June and September–October: warm enough for the canyon pools, rivers low enough to reach them. Winter rains can flood the canyon floor.

Good to know

Benja's pools are free and have no facilities — bring everything, take everything back. The stone bridge and canyon make this a photography paradise at golden hour. Albania is very affordable; combine with the Riviera coast.