Durres

Durres is the greenest region of Albania on the coast of the Adriatic Sea and also the closest to Tirana airport.

Every year, more and more people want to visit this place. The reason for such popularity is not only a beach vacation on the seashore with wide, beautiful beaches with golden sand drowning in pine trees, but also because Durres is not just a coastal resort, but also a region with a centuries-old history. At the beginning of the 20th century, he even managed to visit the capital of Albania. Many monuments of different eras have been preserved here. An amphitheater for gladiator fights from the time of Roman rule, the ruins of a fortress with defensive towers - Byzantine and Venetian, the royal villa of Ahmet Zogu - from the time of the formation of independent Albania in the 20th century.

"Little Rome". This is what this Balkan resort is often called. And not without reason. Ancient monuments, medieval Italian structures and ultra-modern buildings are already intricately intertwined in Durres.

The transfer from Tirana airport to Durres takes only 40 minutes, which is a big advantage of this resort. The sand on the beach is fine, and the descent into the sea is quite gentle, which makes the resort very attractive for recreation with children.

Durres restaurants

There are many shops and restaurants near the hotels.
The dishes are incredibly tasty, the portions are large, and the prices will please you. Durres is a small city, and, nevertheless, you will not feel the lack of cafes and restaurants. In Piazza you can taste delicious pizza, Aragosta allows you to enjoy seafood dishes, 2 Kitarrat - an excellent restaurant with live music and the opportunity to watch the process of cooking, Troy Piceri Grill House - another "sea" restaurant where you can try delicious dorado fish, cooked on the grill.

Tours to Durres - rest on the coast of the Adriatic Sea

The paradisiacal seascapes of the Albanian coast are in no way inferior to the beauty of Naples in Italy, but are located much closer for travelers and tourists. Albania is washed by two seas at once: the Adriatic and the Ionian. The ancient cities and ruins that remained against the background of the chain of local mountains, which protect from the cold from the north, form a bright natural landscape. All this can be seen with your own eyes by going on exciting tours to Albania - Durres and other cities with attractions of the ancient era.

Tourists who choose tours to Durres on the Adriatic coast will also get to know the Venetian tower, the ancient amphitheater, the Roman baths, as well as tasting the famous Skanderbeg brandy at the local factory. ALF tour operator offers beach holiday lovers luxurious local resorts on the coast, washed by clear and ecologically clean sea water in the lagoon.

Unforgettable rest during a tour in Durres

When considering one of the busiest tourist destinations, you should know that even in the peak season, hot tours to Durres (Albania) can cost only half the price. The plane arrives first in Tirana, the capital of Albania, where you can visit the local large shopping center and choose the latest fashion novelties of the season.

Then transfer to Durres. Hot tours to this magical place reveal the secrets of world history for little money:

1. A Greek colony called Epidamnus was founded in this place more than 3,000 years ago.
2. The transition to the power of powerful Rome and the emergence of a new name given to the city by the Roman legionnaires - Durratsium.
3. The city of Durres still preserves ancient Roman ruins, fortifications, an amphitheater, which is considered the largest in the Balkans.
4. Later, Venetian and Byzantine fortresses were built here, of which only ruins remain.
5. The early Christian period is characterized by unique archaeological finds, including a crypt with wall mosaics created by Christians.
6. Modern Durres is the second largest city in Albania, the main port of the country.
7. Nearby is the ancient town of Kruja, which is famous for Albania's national hero, Djerjdi Kastrioti, better known as Skanderbeg.
8. Ancient castles and fortresses are located throughout the country, including the Venetian Castle and artifacts in Butrint National Park that date back to the 6th century BC.

The amazing history of this country spans early Greek, Roman, and Byzantine culture. It was created over many millennia on the Albanian coast of the Adriatic and Ionian seas.

The country's national coat of arms includes a two-headed dragon looking at both sides of the Balkans, which according to legend actually existed in these places.

Explore the beauty of Durres with ALF tour operator

The most interesting tours to Albania will leave unforgettable impressions for many years and allow you to take amazingly beautiful selfies for your followers on social networks. Together with the ALF tour operator, you can explore the most remote corners of this country to see rare artifacts.

Our services include:

• well-thought-out route and excellent local cuisine;
• a personal guide for each group of tourists;
• impressive tours and low prices.

Book a modern tour to Durres from Kyiv via the capital of Albania, Tirana. It is an ideal place for relaxation, it has some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. Golden sand and pebble beaches on the coast of the Adriatic Sea attract tourists from all over the world. If there is a paradise on Earth, then this place is located on the coast of the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea, in the resort cities of Durres, Vlora, Shenjin, Himara, Saranda, Ksamil, along with picturesque islands.