Spot Albania while staying in Durrës!
March 4, 2024 || views
Welcome to Durrës!
The second largest city after Tirana and one of the most important points of Albania. The city where life has been uninterrupted for almost 3000 years, where emperors were born and apostles and other characters of the ancient world have been present.
While staying a few days in this coastal city, you have the opportunity to get the best of what Durrës has to offer through archeological tourism, cultural tours, nature exploration, adrenaline-filled and adventure activities and finally, for a special closing of the day, through the contemplation of the sunset. Spending your holidays in Durrës means that every day you will enjoy a different sunset, as the essence of the sun’s rays scattered across the sky by the clouds, offers a wonderful scenery, different from the previous day and surely different from tomorrow.
What better way than to explore Durrës through the locals! No guide can show you Durrës better than a local one! Spot Albania is a tourism agency established in Durres and dedicated to organized daily tours in every corner of the city and its surroundings, but also adventure and other tours throughout the country, starting from the city of Durres.
If you are spending classic seaside holidays in Durrës, we offer you every day a walking tour, a place to visit, a new adventure. It is difficult to tell you all at once, but we would suggest what you should not miss. Because every trip is an emotion!
1.Explore 3000 years of history
Certified guides can accompany you on a journey back in time to learn all about a civilization that existed a thousand years before Christ. The amphitheater is undoubtedly the most important stop of this tour, a testament to the Roman heritage in the city and at the same time the largest amphitheater in the Balkan region.
The archeology in this city is extremely rich and you cannot leave without visiting other attractions such as the Archaeological Museum, the Venetian Tower, the surrounding walls of Durrës Castle, the Byzantine Forum or the Palace of King “Zog I”. Next to the Arapaj Hills, there is also one of the most beautiful mosaics in Albania, with floral motifs, which testifies the high level of civilization and taste of the antiquity in this city.
2. Take a HIKE ON NATURE
Nature in Durrës is very diverse and perfect for spending time outdoors, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the coastline of the city, combined with hilly relief and fantastic views.
Cape of Rodon is the main destination for outdoor activities as it offers you many suitable hiking trails that allow you to explore the area, enjoy amazing views and visit centers of high level of archaeological and historical importance. There is a reason that in this issue there is an article dedicated to it.
A morning run on the beach of Kallmi, a hike to the Palace of King “Zog I”, a walk in the pines of the Rinia Sector… every day is the right one in Durrës to go out in nature; and fantastic views are always present before your eyes.
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3. Adrenaline and adventure
You may mistakenly think of Durrës as a maritime destination, but every day in Durrës is an opportunity for a new adventure. Horse riding on the beach, or “off road” tours with ATV QUAD, are a sufficient dose of adrenaline for a day full of excitement.
Through a wide and certified network of operators, Spot Albania organizes daily trips from Durrës to some of the best destinations for adventure activities.
Rafting in Vjosë and the Canyons of Osum, hiking and 4×4 off road on the sacred Mount of Tomorri, speed boat to the beaches of Karaburun and Sazan Island, kayaking; these are just some of the activities that can easily be done from Durrës, turning your trip into an unforgettable experience.
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4. Another day, another city!
During your stay in Durrës, thanks to the favorable geographical position from where you can travel for a short time to the cities of the north or the south, you have the opportunity to visit other cities of Albania during the day and return to your hotel in Durrës in the afternoon.
You can choose a cultural tour in Tirana, Krujë, Shkodër, or Berat and Gjirokastër, which are part of UNESCO. Explore together with our guides the history, culture and tradition of the Albanians, thus getting the most out of your stay.
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5. Chasing the Sunset
Durrës has some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world, and they must be captured. “The Golden Hour” quite often amazes even the locals, who gather on the stairs of “Sfinks” or by the sea on the beach, to enjoy those magical moments and take a photo. For the citizen of Durres, no sunset is the same as the previous one, and each day is greeted with as much (perhaps even more) love and admiration as yesterday.
Inspired by this almost daily ritual during the summer season, Spot Albania organizes activities during the afternoon, which, not without purpose, culminate with the moment of the sunset, which must be captured and enjoyed.
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Book your spot online!
www.spotalbania.com
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+355 67 603 4565
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