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Top view of the city Durres, Albania
Top view of the city Durres, Albania

Discover Durres, Albania

Ancient Amphitheatre. Adriatic Beaches.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Durrës

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Durres Downtown Lulishte Qender , Albania Lulishte Qender
White sand beach in Durres Albania White sand beach
Colorful traditional carpets and bags in Albania, Europe Colourful traditional carpets and bags
Rodon Cape with Rodoni Castle Ruins and Sea View - Albania Rodon Cape with Rodoni Castle Ruins
Durres, Albania - June 2, 2018: Ortodox Church of Saint Pavel and Saint Ast Durres. The cathedral is located in the city center near the waterfront. Orthodox Church of Saint Pavel and Saint Ast Durres

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

Impressive sunrise in Durres, port city on the Adriatic Sea in western Albania, Europe. Wonderful Adriatic seascape. Magnificent spring scene of Albania. Traveling concept background.

Famous For

The Port of Durres is one of the largest in the Adriatic Sea, connecting Albania to nearby countries like Italy and Greece.

Delicious gourmet grilled octopus, or Octopus a la gallega

Exquisite Flavours

Be sure to try the succulent seafood, especially the grilled octopus, and indulge in byrek, a flaky savoury pastry. Don't miss out on locally grown olives.

Ancient Odeon Theater of Apollonia near Durres

Fun Facts

The Amphitheatre of Durres, built in 100 A.D., used to accommodate 20,000 spectators and is currently the largest amphitheatre in the Balkan Peninsula.

Port Name & Location

Durres, Albania

Language

Albanian

Time Zone

GMT +2

Currency & Shopping

 

Albanian Lek Traditional ceramics, locally farmed coffee, intricate rugs, homemade jewellery.

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