I agree with everything Michael [PanEuropean] above says.
The coast road heading down to the Greek border is very dramatic.
When you visit Tirana, I can thoroughly recommend the friendly Center Rooms Oresti Hotel, which is right in the heart of the city. We paid 35 euros /night for a nice room, including breakfast, when we stayed there in early June last year (2015).
Secure underground parking is available next to the hotel's entrance. Pay the parking lot gate attendant - a nice ol' boy that can't speak a word of English - 2 euros per night to keep your bike (or car) down there.
Btw, we took a look at the very popular - and cheaper - rustic-themed Tirana Backpacker Hostel, but it wasn't for us. I guess we're just too old for that sort of set-up. My 'hippy' days are well and truly over. Besides, I wasn't absolutely comfortable with the idea of leaving my bike in the communal courtyard there. It didn't feel secure enough.
Btw, the "café culture" in-and-around the street bars and other hang-outs in Tirana was an eye opener for me. WARNING: Around the city, everyone (without exception) has an iPhone stuck to their right ear - it's a social imperative!
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