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In south-central Albania on the Osum River, Berat, the City of a Thousand Windows, is a UNESCO World Heritage site with Ottoman houses stacking up a hillside. The inhabited Kalaja fortress offers a unique insight into 2,400 years of uninterrupted settlement.

What awaits you

City tripHikingMuseumsLocal cuisine

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 35°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: April, October, November — a pleasant 25°C with fewer visitors.

Mild year-round: even in winter 15°C.

Max. temperature
13°
Jan
15°
Feb
17°
Mar
21°
Apr
26°
May
31°
Jun
35°
Jul
34°
Aug
29°
Sep
25°
Oct
19°
Nov
16°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
9h
Feb
9h
Mar
10h
Apr
11h
May
13h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
9h
Oct
7h
Nov
6h
Dec
Rain days
12d
Jan
7d
Feb
11d
Mar
11d
Apr
14d
May
8d
Jun
3d
Jul
5d
Aug
9d
Sep
5d
Oct
13d
Nov
10d
Dec

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Berat as a Vacation Destination

Berat is an excellent choice for city breaks, hiking trips. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 35°C.

The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

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