Durrës
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Durrës

A Roman amphitheatre in the middle of town and the closest beach to Tirana

Durrës is Albania's main port and one of its oldest cities. A Roman amphitheatre sits among apartment blocks, and long sandy beaches stretch south of the centre. It's 40 minutes from Tirana and its airport.

When to go

May to October for the beach; the old town works all year.

Getting there

Buses and the Tirana–Durrës highway take about 40–60 minutes. Ferries to Bari and Ancona leave from the port.

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Must-see spots

Roman Amphitheatre

One of the largest in the Balkans, discovered in the 1960s.

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Archaeological Museum

Finds from ancient Dyrrachium, near the seafront.

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Venetian Tower

Medieval tower by the harbour, now a café.

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Durrës beach

Long sandy beach with shallow water south of the city.

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Where to eat

Seafront promenade

Try: Grilled fish, seafood pasta

Busy promenade with cafés and restaurants.

Sunset & evening spots

Durrës promenade

Sunset over the Adriatic from the seafront.

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Hikes nearby

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