{"id":235847,"date":"2026-06-09T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=235847"},"modified":"2026-06-11T08:57:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T06:57:58","slug":"albania-coast-vlora-durres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/","title":{"rendered":"Vlora, Durr\u00ebs and Albania&#8217;s Adriatic Coast: 8 Things to See and Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning a trip to Albania and looking for the perfect place to unwind, the <strong>Adriatic coast and the region of central Albania<\/strong> offer exactly what you need. Unlike the steep cliffs further south, this stretch of the Albania coast is lined with kilometres of <strong>long sandy beaches<\/strong> that slope gently into the sea. That&#8217;s exactly why families with young children \u2014 and travellers who want to combine lazy days by the water with visits to nearby historical sites \u2014 head here most often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Land of the Eagles is changing right before our eyes, and in 2026 that&#8217;s truer than ever. Be prepared: thanks to a <strong>strong lek exchange rate<\/strong>, with 1 EUR hovering around 95 ALL, Albania is no longer the ultra-cheap destination it was a decade ago. Huge investments are pouring into the region, new resorts are springing up, and the infrastructure is scrambling to keep pace with the <strong>record numbers of foreign tourists<\/strong> \u2014 over twelve million arrive here each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite this breakneck development, the region keeps its enormous charm and a <strong>variety that&#8217;s bound to win you over<\/strong>. In a single holiday you can explore the mysterious underground of ancient ruins, glide by boat across a still lagoon full of <strong>pink flamingos<\/strong>, and then stroll along revamped promenades where modern caf\u00e9s sit beside centuries-old mosques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2200\" height=\"1467\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-jaderske-pobrezi-palmy.jpg\" alt=\"Palm-lined promenade beside a sandy beach on Albania&#039;s Adriatic coast\" class=\"wp-image-232180\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-jaderske-pobrezi-palmy.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-jaderske-pobrezi-palmy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-jaderske-pobrezi-palmy-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-jaderske-pobrezi-palmy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-jaderske-pobrezi-palmy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-jaderske-pobrezi-palmy-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-jaderske-pobrezi-palmy-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-jaderske-pobrezi-palmy-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-jaderske-pobrezi-palmy-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A palm-lined promenade on Albania&#8217;s Adriatic coast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#When_to_visit_the_Adriatic_coast_and_Vlora\" >When to visit the Adriatic coast and Vlora<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#Where_to_stay_from_resorts_to_boutique_hotels\" >Where to stay: from resorts to boutique hotels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#8_things_to_see_and_do_on_Albanias_Adriatic_coast\" >8 things to see and do on Albania&#8217;s Adriatic coast<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#1_Durres_a_Roman_amphitheatre_and_a_treacherous_city_beach\" >1. Durr\u00ebs: a Roman amphitheatre and a treacherous city beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#2_The_sandy_resorts_of_Golem_and_Lalzit_Bay\" >2. The sandy resorts of Golem and Lalzit Bay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#3_Divjaka-Karavasta_National_Park_a_flamingo_paradise\" >3. Divjaka-Karavasta National Park: a flamingo paradise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#4_Ancient_Apollonia_near_Fier\" >4. Ancient Apollonia near Fier<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#5_Vlora_where_the_Adriatic_becomes_the_Ionian_Sea\" >5. Vlora: where the Adriatic becomes the Ionian Sea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#6_Zvernec_Island_and_the_Narta_lagoon\" >6. Zvernec Island and the Narta lagoon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#7_A_boat_trip_to_the_Karaburun_peninsula_and_Sazan_Island\" >7. A boat trip to the Karaburun peninsula and Sazan Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#8_Llogara_the_new_tunnel_versus_the_epic_old_pass\" >8. Llogara: the new tunnel versus the epic old pass<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#Where_to_go_next_from_the_Adriatic_coast\" >Where to go next from the Adriatic coast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#When_will_Vlora_Airport_open_and_can_you_fly_there\" >When will Vlora Airport open and can you fly there?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#Is_the_sea_clean_for_swimming_right_in_Durres\" >Is the sea clean for swimming right in Durr\u00ebs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_pass_through_the_Llogare_tunnel\" >How much does it cost to pass through the Llogar\u00eb tunnel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#Is_payment_in_resorts_more_common_in_euros_or_Albanian_lek\" >Is payment in resorts more common in euros or Albanian lek?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#Is_the_Adriatic_coast_suitable_for_a_vacation_with_small_children\" >Is the Adriatic coast suitable for a vacation with small children?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#How_do_I_get_to_Sazan_Island_and_Haxhi_Ali_Cave\" >How do I get to Sazan Island and Haxhi Ali Cave?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-coast-vlora-durres\/#What_good_things_can_I_try_from_the_local_cuisine_if_I_dont_eat_meat\" >What good things can I try from the local cuisine if I don&#8217;t eat meat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>  <strong>Sandy beaches for families:<\/strong> The best facilities with a shallow entry into the water are in the resorts of Golem, Kavaj\u00eb and the cleaner Lalzit Bay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Historic Durr\u00ebs:<\/strong> This port town hides a vast Roman amphitheatre, but it&#8217;s best to skip swimming on the city beach itself because of poor water quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>A birdwatcher&#8217;s paradise:<\/strong> Divjaka-Karavasta National Park is home to thousands of flamingos and rare Dalmatian pelicans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Ancient Apollonia:<\/strong> Fascinating Greek and Roman ruins near Fier \u2014 just remember the archaeological park is closed on Mondays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Where two seas meet:<\/strong> The city of Vlora offers rich history, the island monastery of Zvernec, and marks the line where the shallow Adriatic gives way to the deeper Ionian Sea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>The Llogara tunnel:<\/strong> Since July 2024 it has cut the journey to the riviera to just 7 minutes; in 2026 there&#8217;s a toll of 250 ALL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Boat trips:<\/strong> From Vlora you can sail out to the giant Haxhi Ali cave and to the mysterious island of Sazan, dotted with hundreds of bunkers.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_the_Adriatic_coast_and_Vlora\"><\/span>When to visit the Adriatic coast and Vlora<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to enjoy the sea, the sights and nature without exhausting heat, <strong>spring and autumn are ideal<\/strong>. May, June and then September bring very pleasant temperatures of around 25 to 28 degrees, which is just perfect for combining swimming with day trips. You&#8217;ll also dodge the <strong>biggest tourist crowds<\/strong> that flood the coast during the peak summer season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July and August on the Albanian coast mean genuinely <strong>high temperatures and packed resorts<\/strong>. The thermometer regularly climbs above 35 degrees and the popular sandy beaches in Golem and Durr\u00ebs are bursting at the seams. If you&#8217;re tied to the school holidays, I&#8217;d suggest <strong>getting up early<\/strong> to tour the sights before the midday heat, then simply relaxing in the shade by the water in the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For nature lovers and photographers, spring has one more huge bonus. The months from March to May are the best time for <strong>spotting flamingos and pelicans<\/strong> in the Karavasta lagoon. The water is calm, the birds are very active, and the morning mists create an utterly magical atmosphere over the wetlands that you simply won&#8217;t get in the summer heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_from_resorts_to_boutique_hotels\"><\/span>Where to stay: from resorts to boutique hotels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\ud83d\udca1 Tip for accommodation and experiences: We like to look for our stays on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a>, which usually has the best cancellation terms. For tickets, tours and activities, it pays to compare and book through <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing where to stay along the coast mostly comes down to the kind of holiday you prefer, because each area offers a slightly different experience. While the area around Durr\u00ebs is packed with large family complexes, Vlora and its surroundings deliver a mix of city life and smaller hotels. Before you start searching, decide whether you want <strong>everything within reach on an all-inclusive basis<\/strong>, or whether you&#8217;d rather head out to a different traditional tavern every evening. <!-- UBYTOVANI:Vlora --><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some specific tips for tried-and-tested places to stay across all categories (you can compare prices and availability with a single click via Stay22, which finds the best deal across <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/booking-com-2\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a>, Airbnb and others):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=albanie-pobrezi&amp;hotelname=Nuna%20Hotel%20%26%20Apartments&amp;address=Vlor%C3%AB%2C%20Alb%C3%A1nie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Nuna Hotel &#038; Apartments<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Rated 9.2, apartments near Liro beach \u2014 plenty of space for families and couples.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=albanie-pobrezi&amp;hotelname=Valza%20Boutique%20Hotel&amp;address=Vlor%C3%AB%2C%20Alb%C3%A1nie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Valza Boutique Hotel<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A boutique hotel in the centre of Vlora with a friendly price and breakfast included.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=albanie-pobrezi&amp;hotelname=Tirana%20Resort%20Radhime&amp;address=Radhim%C3%AB%2C%20Alb%C3%A1nie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Tirana Resort Radhime<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A family resort by the quieter Radhim\u00eb beach, with cleaner water than central Vlora.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=albanie-pobrezi&amp;hotelname=Grand%20Blue%20Fafa%20Resort%20%26%20Spa&amp;address=Golem%2C%20Alb%C3%A1nie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Grand Blue Fafa Resort &#038; Spa<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A five-star family all-inclusive resort with pools, a kids&#8217; club and a spa.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=albanie-pobrezi&amp;hotelname=M%C3%B6venpick%20Hotel%20Lalez%20Durres&amp;address=Lalzit%20Bay%2C%20Alb%C3%A1nie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">M\u00f6venpick Hotel Lalez Durres<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A resort in the newer Lalzit Bay zone with cleaner beaches than central Durr\u00ebs.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=albanie-pobrezi&amp;hotelname=Grand%20Duka%20Hotel%20%26%20Spa&amp;address=Durr%C3%ABs%2C%20Alb%C3%A1nie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Grand Duka Hotel &#038; Spa<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 An elegant hotel in central Durr\u00ebs near the amphitheatre, away from the polluted beachfront.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=albanie-pobrezi&amp;hotelname=Adriatik%20Hotel%2C%20BW%20Premier%20Collection&amp;address=Durr%C3%ABs%2C%20Alb%C3%A1nie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Adriatik Hotel, BW Premier Collection<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A five-star beachfront resort with its own beach and spa, renovated in 2024.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<p>If Vlora is your destination, a great choice for families is the <strong>Nuna Hotel &#038; Apartments<\/strong>, which scores 9.2, sits just steps from the beach and offers very spacious rooms. Right in the heart of town you&#8217;ll find the lovely <strong>Valza Boutique Hotel<\/strong> with a more intimate feel. For a quieter stay by the pebble beach just south of the city, be sure to check out the popular family-run <strong>Tirana Resort Radhime<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re after a classic beach holiday on shallow sand near Durr\u00ebs, head to the resorts of Golem or Lalzit Bay. Luxurious facilities with pools and a kids&#8217; club are provided by the five-star <strong>Grand Blue Fafa Resort &#038; Spa<\/strong>. An even cleaner beach and a more modern setting come courtesy of the <strong>M\u00f6venpick Hotel Lalez Durres<\/strong> complex in Lalzit Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the city of Durr\u00ebs itself, choose carefully because of the bathing water quality. If you want to base yourself here for the history, a strategic spot in the centre is the <strong>Grand Duka Hotel &#038; Spa<\/strong>. And if you insist on five-star luxury right by the sea, the renovated <strong>Adriatik Hotel BW<\/strong> has a private beach and impeccable service that completely shields you from the busy city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_things_to_see_and_do_on_Albanias_Adriatic_coast\"><\/span>8 things to see and do on Albania&#8217;s Adriatic coast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re planning to spend your entire holiday on the beach or to set out on an active road trip, central Albania serves up a surprising number of contrasts. Let&#8217;s take a look together at <strong>eight specific places and experiences<\/strong> you definitely shouldn&#8217;t miss when you visit this region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/durres-rimsky-amfiteatr.jpg\" alt=\"The Roman amphitheatre in Durr\u00ebs, one of the largest in the Balkans\" class=\"wp-image-232206\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/durres-rimsky-amfiteatr.jpg 960w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/durres-rimsky-amfiteatr-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/durres-rimsky-amfiteatr-700x462.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/durres-rimsky-amfiteatr-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/durres-rimsky-amfiteatr-696x459.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Marcin Konsek \/ Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Durres_a_Roman_amphitheatre_and_a_treacherous_city_beach\"><\/span>1. Durr\u00ebs: a Roman amphitheatre and a treacherous city beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The port city of Durr\u00ebs is the oldest settlement in the entire country, already flourishing in Roman times under the name Dyrrhachium. The biggest draw here is the <strong>monumental Roman amphitheatre<\/strong> from the 2nd century, which once held up to 20,000 spectators. Admission is a pleasant 300 ALL (roughly \u20ac3), and your ticket also covers the nearby Archaeological Museum. It&#8217;s open daily from 9:00 to 19:00, and you can even walk through the dark underground tunnels where gladiators once made their entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for swimming in the city itself, I have to be honest with you. <strong>The water quality on the main city beach<\/strong> has worsened significantly in recent years, and official measurements show that much of the coast right by Durr\u00ebs isn&#8217;t suitable for bathing at all. In the summer months the city struggles with overloaded infrastructure \u2014 tap water often flows for just 13 hours a day \u2014 and unfortunately huge amounts of untreated sewage end up in the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip for vegetarians:<\/strong> If you stop for lunch in town and are after quality meat-free food, head to the <strong>Dyrrah Mare Restaurant<\/strong>. They have clearly marked vegetarian options and do a brilliant job with traditional stuffed peppers (speca t\u00eb mbushura) or excellent grilled vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2200\" height=\"1467\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-piscita-plaz.jpg\" alt=\"A wide, shallow sandy beach ideal for families with children\" class=\"wp-image-232184\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-piscita-plaz.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-piscita-plaz-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-piscita-plaz-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-piscita-plaz-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-piscita-plaz-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-piscita-plaz-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-piscita-plaz-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-piscita-plaz-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-piscita-plaz-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The shallow sandy beaches are ideal for families with children<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_sandy_resorts_of_Golem_and_Lalzit_Bay\"><\/span>2. The sandy resorts of Golem and Lalzit Bay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for easy, relaxed swimming with the family, the solution is to drive a little way out of central Durr\u00ebs. Heading south, the resorts of <strong>Golem and Kavaj\u00eb<\/strong> stretch out, where kilometres of resorts line the wide sandy shoreline. The sea here is incredibly shallow, so even small children can safely splash about tens of metres from the shore, and the whole area buzzes with that classic holiday energy of promenades and beach bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a car and prefer somewhere a bit quieter, I&#8217;d recommend heading north of Durr\u00ebs to <strong>Lalzit Bay<\/strong>. This area started developing a little later, the beaches here are noticeably cleaner, and you&#8217;ll find more modern resorts that don&#8217;t feel as crowded. It&#8217;s the ideal compromise between comfort and clean Adriatic water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re not staying in a resort with a private beach, bear in mind that <strong>renting two sunbeds and a parasol<\/strong> will set you back roughly 1,000 to 1,500 ALL (about \u20ac10\u201316) a day in these resorts in 2026. Free public stretches are dwindling year on year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/divjaka-plamenaci.jpg\" alt=\"A flock of flamingos in the lagoon of Divjaka-Karavasta National Park\" class=\"wp-image-232207\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/divjaka-plamenaci.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/divjaka-plamenaci-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/divjaka-plamenaci-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/divjaka-plamenaci-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/divjaka-plamenaci-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/divjaka-plamenaci-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/divjaka-plamenaci-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Divjaka-Karavasta_National_Park_a_flamingo_paradise\"><\/span>3. Divjaka-Karavasta National Park: a flamingo paradise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>About halfway between Durr\u00ebs and Vlora lies a place that feels like balm for the soul. Divjaka-Karavasta National Park protects <strong>the largest lagoon in Albania<\/strong> and ranks among the most significant Ramsar wetlands in Europe. Here, concrete hotels give way to dense pine forests and quiet water channels that are home to an astonishing 230 species of birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main magnet for visitors is the huge flocks of pink flamingos and, above all, the <strong>colony of rare Dalmatian pelicans<\/strong>. Around 6% of the entire European population of this majestic bird nests in this single lagoon. The best way to explore the lagoon is to hire a small wooden boat with a local guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Come here <strong>as early in the morning as you can<\/strong>, when the birds are most active and the light for photography is absolutely ideal. You&#8217;ll find references to trips into this area on portals like <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>, but it&#8217;s easy enough to arrange and pay for a boat on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Spot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/the-spot-2\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">the spot<\/a> at the visitor centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/apollonia-monument.jpg\" alt=\"Ancient columns of the Monument of Agonothetes in Apollonia near Fier\" class=\"wp-image-232208\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/apollonia-monument.jpg 960w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/apollonia-monument-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/apollonia-monument-700x468.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/apollonia-monument-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/apollonia-monument-696x465.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Pasztilla aka Attila Terb\u00f3cs \/ Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lk-stays-module\">\n<style>\n\/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 RESET PRO GUTENBERG \u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.lk-stays-module * { box-sizing: border-box; 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Excellent choice for families, located just steps from the beach and offering very spacious rooms.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=albanie-pobrezi&#038;hotelname=Valza%20Boutique%20Hotel&#038;address=Vlor%C3%AB%2C%20Alb%C3%A1nie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Valza Boutique Hotel<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Boutique hotel in the center of Vlora with good value and breakfast included. 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Popular family resort for a more peaceful stay at a pebble beach just south of the city.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=albanie-pobrezi&#038;hotelname=Grand%20Blue%20Fafa%20Resort%20%26%20Spa&#038;address=Golem%2C%20Alb%C3%A1nie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\u2b50 Luxury<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Grand Blue Fafa Resort &#038; Spa<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Five-star family all-inclusive resort with pools, kids club and spa. Luxurious facilities with pools and children&#8217;s club for a typical beach vacation with shallow sandy beach.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=albanie-pobrezi&#038;hotelname=M%C3%B6venpick%20Hotel%20Lalez%20Durres&#038;address=Lalzit%20Bay%2C%20Alb%C3%A1nie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udf32 Resort<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">M\u00f6venpick Hotel Lalez Durres<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Resort in the newer Lalzit Bay zone with cleaner beaches than urban Durr\u00ebs. Modern setting and even cleaner beach than in the Durr\u00ebs area.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=albanie-pobrezi&#038;hotelname=Grand%20Duka%20Hotel%20%26%20Spa&#038;address=Durr%C3%ABs%2C%20Alb%C3%A1nie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\u2b50 Luxury<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Grand Duka Hotel &#038; Spa<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Elegant hotel in the center of Durr\u00ebs near the amphitheater, away from the polluted beachfront. Strategic base in the center for those who want to stay for the history.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Ancient_Apollonia_near_Fier\"><\/span>4. Ancient Apollonia near Fier<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just outside the industrial town of Fier, a vast archaeological treasure hides among gently rolling hills. <strong>The ancient city of Apollonia<\/strong> was founded by the Greeks back in 588 BC, and in its day it was such a prestigious centre of learning that even the young Octavian \u2014 the future first Roman emperor, Augustus \u2014 came here to study. You can wander among the ancient columns of the portico and admire the restored odeon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the middle of the complex stands the beautiful <strong>Byzantine Monastery of St Mary<\/strong> from the 13th century, which today houses a fairly rich archaeological museum. The whole site is very spread out, so set aside at least two hours to see it, and don&#8217;t forget to bring plenty of water \u2014 there isn&#8217;t much shade around here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Visiting tip:<\/strong> The entrance fee was recently revised, and an adult ticket costs <strong>600 ALL (just under \u20ac6.50)<\/strong>, while students pay 180 ALL and children get in free. Just be very careful when planning your itinerary \u2014 the park is <strong>always closed on Mondays<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vlora-pobrezi.jpg\" alt=\"Turquoise coast near Vlora, where the Adriatic gives way to the Ionian Sea\" class=\"wp-image-232209\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vlora-pobrezi.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vlora-pobrezi-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vlora-pobrezi-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vlora-pobrezi-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vlora-pobrezi-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vlora-pobrezi-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vlora-pobrezi-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vlora-pobrezi-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vlora-pobrezi-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Vlora_where_the_Adriatic_becomes_the_Ionian_Sea\"><\/span>5. Vlora: where the Adriatic becomes the Ionian Sea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vlora acts as the symbolic gateway to the south, and it&#8217;s the exact spot where the long Adriatic shallows give way to the <strong>deeper, pebbly Ionian Sea<\/strong>. The city holds enormous historical importance, because it was here, on 28 November 1912, that Albania declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire. The interesting Independence Museum charts this event, with a symbolic entrance fee of around 300 ALL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also worth seeing is the newly restored old town with its picturesque lanes, crowned by the historic <strong>Muradie Mosque from 1537<\/strong>. It was designed by the celebrated Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. In the evening, be sure to head out onto the long Lungomare seafront promenade, lined with palm trees and caf\u00e9s \u2014 after sunset it comes incredibly alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip for vegetarians:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re after excellent meat-free food right in Vlora, I warmly recommend <strong>La Loggia<\/strong>, where they make great vegetable smoothies and falafel. For a completely traditional experience, visit <strong>Taverna Te Lilo<\/strong>, where they&#8217;ll serve you perfect spinach or cheese byrek and a delicious f\u00ebrges\u00eb me perime (a meat-free mix of peppers, tomatoes and cheese). The local coast is famous for fish and seafood, of course, but you can happily leave those to everyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zvernec-most.jpg\" alt=\"Wooden bridge to the island monastery of Zvernec in the Narta lagoon\" class=\"wp-image-232210\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zvernec-most.jpg 960w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zvernec-most-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zvernec-most-700x465.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zvernec-most-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zvernec-most-696x463.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Flladina Zilja \/ Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Zvernec_Island_and_the_Narta_lagoon\"><\/span>6. Zvernec Island and the Narta lagoon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just north of Vlora you&#8217;ll find a spot that looks like something off a postcard. In the sprawling Narta lagoon, surrounded by pines, lies the little island of Zvernec, home to a <strong>picturesque Byzantine Monastery of the Virgin Mary<\/strong> from the 13th century. Even getting there is an experience, as you have to walk to the island across a roughly 250-metre-long wooden bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole area is incredibly photogenic. The bridge arches just above the shallow water, and <strong>entry to the island is completely free<\/strong>. Flocks of flamingos often gather in the surrounding lagoon, flying in to feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip:<\/strong> If you love photography, head to the bridge <strong>early in the morning at sunrise<\/strong>. The surface of the lagoon is usually perfectly still at that hour and works as a flawless mirror reflecting the surrounding trees and the wooden walkway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2200\" height=\"1467\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-skalnata-zatoka.jpg\" alt=\"A rocky cove with turquoise water on the Albanian coast\" class=\"wp-image-232186\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-skalnata-zatoka.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-skalnata-zatoka-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-skalnata-zatoka-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-skalnata-zatoka-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-skalnata-zatoka-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-skalnata-zatoka-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-skalnata-zatoka-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-skalnata-zatoka-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/albanie-skalnata-zatoka-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A rocky cove with turquoise water on the Karaburun coast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_A_boat_trip_to_the_Karaburun_peninsula_and_Sazan_Island\"><\/span>7. A boat trip to the Karaburun peninsula and Sazan Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Boats set out every day from the port in Vlora to the country&#8217;s only protected marine park. The destination is the wild Karaburun peninsula and, above all, the <strong>fascinating Haxhi Ali cave<\/strong> \u2014 the largest sea cave in Albania, with an entrance over 60 metres high. The boats often sail right inside, where you can admire the incredibly emerald colour of the water and even go snorkelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These trips usually include a stop on Sazan Island, which for many years served as a strictly <strong>secret military base<\/strong>. Today you can stroll among the abandoned barracks and explore some of its more than 3,600 bunkers. Group boat trips (run here by the likes of Boat Vent Tours) usually cost <strong>around \u20ac30 to \u20ac50 per person<\/strong> and are easy to book through <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a> or directly at the kiosks along the promenade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip and context for 2026:<\/strong> Sazan Island recently found itself in the global spotlight. A company linked to Jared Kushner plans to build a luxury resort here worth $1.6 billion. In June 2026 this sparked <strong>mass protests in Tirana<\/strong> under the slogan &#8220;Albania is not for sale&#8221;, and the SPAK anti-corruption prosecutor&#8217;s office launched an investigation into the whole land-sale process. So on your visit you&#8217;ll be looking at a place whose future is currently the subject of a major political battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"990\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/llogara-prusmyk.jpg\" alt=\"The road through the Llogara Pass with views over Albania&#039;s coast\" class=\"wp-image-232211\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/llogara-prusmyk.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/llogara-prusmyk-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/llogara-prusmyk-700x433.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/llogara-prusmyk-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/llogara-prusmyk-1536x950.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/llogara-prusmyk-696x431.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/llogara-prusmyk-1392x861.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Llogara_the_new_tunnel_versus_the_epic_old_pass\"><\/span>8. Llogara: the new tunnel versus the epic old pass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you head south from Vlora towards the riviera, the majestic Ceraunian mountain massif rises up in your path. Until recently there was only one way to cross the mountains \u2014 the old SH8 road climbing to over 1,000 metres. In July 2024, though, the situation changed dramatically with the opening of the <strong>nearly six-kilometre Llogara tunnel<\/strong>, the longest in the entire country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tunnel is a huge relief for locals and tourists rushing to the beach alike, as it cuts the journey from Dukat to Palas\u00eb from the original 45 minutes to just 7. After an introductory free period, however, <strong>from 2026 the tunnel carries a toll<\/strong>. A car pays 250 ALL for a one-way trip, or 500 ALL for a return ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Even though the tunnel is super fast, I&#8217;d recommend <strong>driving the old SH8 pass at least one way<\/strong>. The route through the pine forests of Llogara National Park is full of wild hairpin bends, and at the top you&#8217;ll be rewarded with some of the most beautiful views of the Ionian Sea in all of Europe. You can stop for a coffee and watch the paragliders who launch from the mountains and fly all the way down to the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_go_next_from_the_Adriatic_coast\"><\/span>Where to go next from the Adriatic coast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although central Albania has plenty to offer, most travellers use it as a springboard for further adventures. If you love history and wild stories, definitely consider a trip to the town of Kruj\u00eb, the seat of national hero Skanderbeg, or take inspiration from our broader guide <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-best-places-holiday\/\">What to See in Albania<\/a>. You should also explore the nearby, pulsating capital \u2014 you&#8217;ll find tips in our article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/things-to-see-tirana-albania\/\">Tirana: what to see in the capital<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If, on the other hand, you&#8217;re longing for the most beautiful beaches after passing through Vlora, your route leads south. Read our article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/albania-vacations\/\">Albania by the sea: where to go on holiday<\/a>, which will point you in the right direction. You&#8217;ll learn how <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=231274\">Saranda and the Ionian riviera<\/a> differ from the more northerly resorts, and why the area around the town of <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ksamil-albania-beaches-tips\/\">Ksamil is nicknamed the Albanian Maldives<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the way south you can also turn inland from the coast to visit the fascinating <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=232150\">Gjirokast\u00ebr: the stone city<\/a>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And if you&#8217;ve had enough of the sea altogether, the rugged <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/accursed-mountains-albania-theth\/\">Accursed Mountains: Theth and Valbona<\/a> in the north of the country make a complete contrast to the hot coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD start q=\"durres pobrezi\" lang=\"en\" rendered=\"2026-06-11T06:29:28+00:00\" v=\"1\" -->\n<style id=\"lk-gyg-styles\">\n@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@700&family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600&display=swap\");\n\/* === LK GYG karty \u2014 CRO redesign 2026-05 (namespace .lkx-) ===\n   C\u00edl: vy\u0161\u0161\u00ed CTR (hero + v\u00fdrazn\u00fd social proof + ak\u010dn\u00ed CTA, m\u00e9n\u011b \"reklamn\u00ed\").\n   Injektuje se inline do prvn\u00edho markeru postu (refresh_cards.py --inline-css). *\/\n.lkx-module, .lkx-module *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}\n.lkx-module{\n  font-family:'DM Sans',-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Georgia,sans-serif;\n  max-width:860px;margin:2.5rem auto;color:#1f2328;\n}\n\n\/* HEADER \u2014 lehk\u00fd editorsk\u00fd, \u017e\u00e1dn\u00fd bannerov\u00fd blok; 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Due to missing certification and various disputes, airlines had to cancel their plans. For traveling to the coast, you still need to use the airport in Tirana (transfer takes about 2.5 to 3 hours) or fly to Greek Corfu and cross by ferry to the south.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781026223001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_sea_clean_for_swimming_right_in_Durres\"><\/span>Is the sea clean for swimming right in Durr\u00ebs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Unfortunately, it&#8217;s not. Due to the enormous pressure from tourism and insufficient infrastructure, a large amount of untreated sewage flows into the sea at the city beach and <strong>the water quality here is rated as very poor<\/strong>. If you want to swim in this area, it&#8217;s better to head north to Lalzit Bay, or alternatively south towards the resorts near Golem.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781026223002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_pass_through_the_Llogare_tunnel\"><\/span>How much does it cost to pass through the Llogar\u00eb tunnel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The new tunnel, nearly 6 kilometers long, which significantly speeds up the journey from Vlora to the southern riviera, is after an initial period <strong>subject to a toll of 250 ALL (approximately 2.5 EUR) per car<\/strong> in one direction. The return journey will therefore cost you 500 ALL. The old scenic route over the mountain pass remains toll-free.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781026223003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_payment_in_resorts_more_common_in_euros_or_Albanian_lek\"><\/span>Is payment in resorts more common in euros or Albanian lek?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In tourist areas like Durr\u00ebs or Vlora <strong>both currencies are commonly accepted<\/strong>. However, due to the strong exchange rate, where you get only around 95 ALL for 1 EUR, it often pays to pay in local currency to avoid losing out on unfavorable conversion rates in restaurants. 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