Durres

Durres the most popular beach destination in Albania, is located on the Adriatic coast of the country, some 45 away from the capital of Tirana.

Durres is noted for its long baches and is also one of the oldest settlements with rich history, with the roman amphitheater in the city a reminiscent of romac influence. Also you can visit the archaeological museum and as you make a historical walk in the centre of the city.

Durres has a km long shoreline, it’s sandy beaches are a popular destination for tourists during summer. The beaches that attract the most visitors are Lalzi Bay, Hamallas Bay, Golem, San Pietro, Cape of Rodon etc.

Durres is one of the bigest and liveli cities in Albania. Durres is lively during any time of the year, in summer it reaches the peak as the tourists fill the city. Nightlife , partys, festivals and other activities can be found in Durres.

One thing you will notice is that in Durres the prices are cheap and affordable for any budget.

Being one of the most popular tourist destinations in Albania, Durres has a lot of options for sleeping, from cheap hostels in Durres, hotels which can be found at any corner of the city to apartments that can be found easily on online platforms such as Booking or Airbnb.

Durres is one of the most easily accessed cities in Albania. Thousands of tourists arrive here by ferries from Italy as there are regular ferries operating between these 2 countries.

A lot travel from the capital of Albania, Tirana. The drive from Tirana to Durres lasts less than 1 hour, this makes Durres a perfect option for daily trips from the capital, Tirana.

Durres is affordable in prices, you can expect to pay 5$ for a full Pizza, 8$ for a stek meal in restaurants, less than 2$ for a beer,30-60$ for a hotel room depending on commodity asked.

You can expect to find some shopping centers in Durres where you can buy clothes, shoes etc, also very near from Durres is located the QTU center , one of the main shopping centers in Albania.

Durres and also other parts of Albania are one of the safest places for tourists.

Durres is located very near from Tirana, you can travel to Durres by car or by bus. There is regular bus transport connecting Tirana and Durres. Also you can rent a car for better commodity and time efficiency.

Durres has a Mediterranean climate, it is almost sunny during most of the year.

One of the best beaches in Durres for familiars is Rodon Cape, where beach and nature are connected. Do not forget to visit the Castle of Rodon.

Depending on the time of your visit and the purpose, Durres is perfect for a daily visit and multi day stay too. Proximity with Tirana makes it a good choice for a daily visit. During the summer , Durres is a lively city with great atmosphere, you can stay some days in this city without getting bored.

If you plan to make Durres your starting point, you can make a trip in the nearby Kavaja and its beaches, try some delicious fish dishes in Synej of Kavaja. Also in something more than 1 hour you can get to the old UNESCO city of Berat, making a cultural and historical tour.