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Vlorë

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Vlorë is a city in Albania.

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By train By bus By plane By boat

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  • Ethnographic Museum (open 08.00–12.00 and 16.00–18.00 )
  • Historic Museum (open 8.00–12.00 and 16.00– 18.00)
  • The Museum of Independence (open 8.00–12.00 and 16.00–18.00)
  • The Mosque of Muradie
  • The Castle of Kanina, in Kanina village
  • The Castle of Porto-Palermo
  • The ruins of Himara Castle, Himare
  • Churches of Saint Stephen and Saint Mitri in the village of Dhermi ( XII –XIV centuries)
  • Monastery of Saint Mary, in Zvernec Village
  • Ancient theatre of Orikum (First century B.C)
  • The Church of Marmiroi in Orikum

Between Tirana and Vlorë is the district of Fier, which boasts different historical sites of great interest. The most important are:

  • Historic Museum in Fier
  • Archaeological Museum of Apollonia, in village of Pojan
  • Monastery of Saint Mary at Apollonia,
  • Archaeological site of Apollonia
  • Archaeological site of Bylis, in Hekal village
  • The ruins of the Church of Saint Mary, in Ballsh

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By the main beach where the Adriatic meets the Ionian sea, there is a natural mineral water spring that leads into the ocean. Locals fill up empty bottles to take with them to the beach, and larger containers to take home. You can have an aperitif always near the seaside or in the mountain of Llogora, a natural park (protected).

Being a predominantly Muslim country, drunken revelry is not as common as neighboring Balkan countries, however men will drink together after dinner in the many cafes that line the main street. Do not expect to see many females drinking. There are a few summer nightclubs/discos in Vlorë. These are located primarily on the beach, such as Summer Depo or Caballito del Mar ect. which are built in the sea or near the seaside. You might want to try the downstairs of one of the more expensive hotels to the West of the main street.

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Accomodation on offer ranges from luxurious to basic with a good choice of hotels in between. Friendly service and good hospitality is usually encountered. Also available are private apartments and homes for longer stays of 10-15 days, B&B's and hostels. You can camp in some areas.

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You can try to head southwards to the picturesque village of Vuno, famous for its school-hostel Shkolla - a magnet for all passing-by backpackers.

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