A beautiful resort at the junction of the Adriatic and Ionian Seas - a godsend for lovers of beaches and picturesque mountains. Find out how tourists say about the Albanian city of Vlora and whether it is worth going there on vacation in 2021.
Resort experience
Small and cozy Vlora is a clear sea, good sand and pebble beaches, mountain ranges, pine forests, seafood restaurants and a port, from where tourists are taken on boat trips. It was here in 1912 that the country's independence was proclaimed and the first state flag of Albania was raised. The inexpensive resort is popular with Ukrainians and Belarusians. There are few Russians in Vlore.
Find out what tourists think of Albania.
nelya18 targ: "Going on vacation to Albania, my friends and I did not expect much. But upon arrival we were pleasantly surprised. Very beautiful nature, an ideal place for outdoor enthusiasts, an unexpected combination of seascapes and mountain grandeur. I advise you to set aside a couple of days for the mountains, vacation in the mountains is something. It is as if you are reborn there, very inspiring. "
Best hotels
Tourists have a lot to choose from! In Vlore there are inexpensive apartments, apartments with sea views and good quality 3-4 * hotels. There are few luxury 5 * hotels. As in other Albanian resorts, meals are only breakfast and half board. All inclusive offers are rare. Look for tours to Albania on Travelata.
Vila Nika is a cozy three-storey hotel 150 meters from a sandy and pebble beach.
Envi 3 * is a budget hotel with a bar and a restaurant near a clean public beach.
Gold 4 * - hotel on the first line with a beautiful sea view.
Aler Residence Vlora 4 * - a resort hotel 14 km from the center of Vlora.
Partner 4 * is a modern hotel with design solutions not far from the center of the resort.
Vlora beaches
Vlore is famous for its well-maintained 7 km long promenade. In the evenings, it turns into a beautiful promenade. Tourists like to walk along the sea and spend time with friends in small inexpensive cafes.
The Adriatic coast within the city is sandy and pebble. The beaches of the Ionian Sea, which are located in the suburbs of Vlora, towards Saranda are pebbly and rocky. The best beaches in Vlora are Jipea, Yala, Riviera of Flowers and Draleos. A gentle entry into the water is not everywhere.
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Marusya-Marfa: "The beaches of the Adriatic Sea are located in the city itself and all municipal ones. Their advantages: clean water, sand, not deep, suitable for children (at the entrance to the sea it is shallow about 200 meters), outdoor shower. The main disadvantage is the lack of a beach infrastructure - no garbage cans and changing rooms. "
Food prices
In the Albanian resort, food is cheaper than in Western Europe. In restaurants with average prices in Vlore, lunch for two will cost $ 20-23. In a cafe for local and fast food together, you will eat for $ 7-10. Seafood risotto costs $ 4, shrimp cream soup $ 2.5-3, and grilled fish $ 6. We recommend trying national dishes. Albanian cuisine is delicious!
Valentina: "Restorant Joni Vlore - delicious! We went for lunch. Quickly enough, within 10-12 minutes, they brought an order. For 10 euros each we were filled with perfectly prepared sea fish and a cup of coffee, which is great almost everywhere in Albania. Do not save 3- 5 euros and do not look for good from good! I recommend this restaurant. "
mnogogdebil: "On the ground floors of houses - cafes, restaurants, pizzerias. I am pleased with a large assortment of seafood at normal prices. In Montenegro, it is definitely more expensive and there is no such assortment."
Things to do
During your stay in Vlore, we advise you to see the ancient churches, medieval fortresses, the ancient amphitheater of Orikum and the ancient Greek city of Bulis. Fans of outdoor activities choose hiking in the mountains, diving, rafting, parasailing and paragliding.
According to tourists' reviews, ecological tours to the Alps, excursions to the Valbona Valley, the Daiti Peak National Park, Tomori Pass and the Blue Eye natural spring are popular from Vlora. Vacationers gladly travel to the city of Berat, the capital of Albania Tirana, resort Saranda, to Lake Skadar, to Italy, Greece and Montenegro.
myhey1970: "In Vlore it is interesting to visit the castle (fortress) Kanina, although it is about 6 km uphill, but we overcame them in 2.5 hours. From there, there is just a wonderful panorama of Vlora and its surroundings."
When is the best time to go
Vlora is located in the south of Albania. The holiday season lasts from May to the end of October. It is very hot during the height of summer. It is better for parents with small children and aged tourists to travel in June and September, when the air temperature during the day does not exceed + 25 ... + 27 ° С, and the sea water is warmed up to + 23 ... + 25 ° С.
Anna: "July is for lovers of hotter. The weather in Vlora is incredible, the warm sea was not lower than + 26 ° С; during the day + 35 ° С, at night + 28 ... + 30 ° С. This temperature is easily tolerated, since it is not stuffy at all. , low humidity ".
Conclusions: is it worth going
Vlora is a beautiful seaside town in Albania with good beaches, comfortable hotels and walking areas. The resort will suit those who like to relax by the warm sea, who do not pretend to have an ultra-modern beach infrastructure and are ready to spend their holidays without "all inclusive".
The disadvantages of Vlora, according to tourists, are not too clean streets and poorly regulated traffic. Local drivers often do not follow the rules, so walk carefully!
