City guide · Albania
Vlorë
Vlorë is the third most populous city of Albania and seat of Vlorë County and Vlorë Municipality.
4 ready itineraries · 3, 5, 7, 10-day plans
Vlorë is the third most populous city of Albania and seat of Vlorë County and Vlorë Municipality. Located in southwestern Albania, Vlorë sprawls on the Bay of Vlorë and is surrounded by the foothills of the Ceraunian Mountains along the Albanian Adriatic and Ionian Sea Coasts.
It experiences a Mediterranean climate, which is affected by the Ceraunian Mountains and the proximity to the Mediterranean Sea. thumb|Muradie Mosque * * * It is located in Dhërmi village. * * Lead Mosque (Rruga Justin Godar) Historic Ottoman-era mosque in central Vlorë, notable for its traditional architecture and cultural importance.
- Best for
- First-time visitors who want Vlorë without a car. The 3-day plan stays inside walking range of City.
- Skip if
- Skip Vlorë if you only want a beach week or an airport layover. This cluster is for people who will walk most days.
Pick a trip length
One plan per length — open it and walk the days in order.
- 3days3-day itineraryA long weekend walking Vlorë.Open plan →
- 5days5-day itineraryPopularA first visit to Vlorë with room for one extra neighborhood.Open plan →
- 7days7-day itineraryA slower week in Vlorë, with one day outside town.Open plan →
- 10days10-day itineraryFirst-time visitors who want a full Vlorë trip with day trips.Open plan →
5-day preview
Skim the walking days, then open the full plan.
- 1
City
Walk City in Vlorë. Start at Mosque of Neshat Pasha, then The House of Eqerem bej Vlora and The House of Writer Petro Marko. Stay on foot.
Mosque of Neshat Pasha · The House of Eqerem bej Vlora · The House of Writer Petro Marko · Castle of Kanina · …
- 2
City
Walk City in Vlorë. Start at Historic Museum, then Mosque of Muradie and Museum of Independence. Stay on foot.
Historic Museum · Mosque of Muradie · Museum of Independence · Monastery of Saint Mary · …
- 3
Further afield
Walk Further afield in Vlorë. Start at Kropisht Castle, then Vlore Castle and Movrove Castle. Stay on foot.
Kropisht Castle · Vlore Castle · Movrove Castle · Lepenice Caves · …
- 4
Further afield
Walk Further afield in Vlorë. Start at Pashaliman Lagoon, then Shushica River and Vjosa River. Stay on foot.
Pashaliman Lagoon · Shushica River · Vjosa River · Velça Caves · …
- 5
Day trip toward Pristina
Leave Vlorë for the day. Come back to the same bed.
Pristina · Tirana · Durres
Where to stay
Bases that fit the walking plan.
Further afield
2 to 4 nights
Walking this plan
Base here if you want Monastery of Saint Mary, Orikum, Castle of Gjon Boçari on foot.
Getting there & when to go
Lock timing and airport basics early.
Best time
Vlorë works year-round for a walking trip. Shoulder months are easier on crowds and hills.
- Shoulder months
- High season
- Low season
- Rain days
Airport
Vlora International Airport (XXX)
There are three areas you might visit in Vlore: * Beaches – They stretch several kilometres to the south/east of the port, and there are numerous hotels and apartments in this stretch. There are also good beaches north/west of the port, but these are less easily accessible. * Port area – Numerous hotels and restaurants in this area, though the town beach and the sea here are rather dirty. * Old Town centre – Lies inland, about 2 km north of the port.
- Public transit from XXX30 to 60 minutes · Local ticket price. Check the operator the week you fly.
- Taxi or licensed ride hail20 to 45 minutes · Treat any number you see online as an estimate, not a quote.
Practical notes
Short reads before you book.
Understand
Vlore lies in the southwestern coastal region of Albania, at the southern end of the Adriatic Sea and the northern part the Ionian Sea. The Vlore coastline accounts for about 30% of the entire coast of Albania.
The Albanian Riviera is nearby. It is 135 km from the capital city, Tirana, separated by only 72 km from Italy (Channel of Otranto) and 123 km from Greece (the island of Corfu).
Get in
thumb|right|Vlorë bus timesIf you are a tourist coming from airlines, Tirana International Airport (TIA) in Rinas, there are "Hermes Airport" minibuses parked there, with defined timetables, (~every 2 hours) departures to Vlora. The same for you that choose to go right from Vlora city to TIA, waiting for your airplane to go abroad, "Hermes Airport" minibuses awaits you about every 2 hours in front of their office, in "Transballkanike" street, near "Alpet Oil" station.
But, in order to have your seat guaranteed, you have to make a reservation (full ticket payment for €12-15 (depending on the day/night schedule) at least one day before. Please visit this link for more details: https://www.hermesaeroport.net/en/ * Destinations: * Sarandë – As of September 2014, mini-buses left from Sarandë at 05:30, 11:30, 16:30, 18:00.
Get around
There are three areas you might visit in Vlore: * Beaches – They stretch several kilometres to the south/east of the port, and there are numerous hotels and apartments in this stretch. There are also good beaches north/west of the port, but these are less easily accessible. * Port area – Numerous hotels and restaurants in this area, though the town beach and the sea here are rather dirty. * Old Town centre – Lies inland, about 2 km north of the port.
Related guides
Helpful next pages for Vlorë.