How to get to Vlorë in 2027: flights, ferries and the road
Vlorë’s own airport is not open, so plan 2027 through Tirana or check the Brindisi ferry. Routes, journey times, entry rules and what to check.
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Shipwrecks of the Bay of Vlora: the ships that never came home
A battleship that sank in five minutes, a hospital ship torpedoed under a full moon: the 27 shipwrecks of the Bay of Vlora and the stories they hold.
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Vlorë in May: what is open, how warm the sea is and what to do
Air near 24 °C, sea near 18.5 °C, nine rainy days: what Vlorë is like in May, what to check before you go and how to plan the days.
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Vlorë in autumn: a 3-day itinerary from Orikum to Labëria
Autumn is the season to see the other side of Vlorë: castles, lagoons and mountain villages, with a sea often warm enough for a swim well into October.
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The Albanian Riviera from Vlorë: one road, five different days
The classic Albanian Riviera road trip from Vlorë follows the SH8 south, over the Llogara Pass or through the tunnel, to Dhërmi, Vuno and Himarë.
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Uji i Ftohtë, Vlorë: 32 cold springs, old villas and a changing coast
Uji i Ftohtë, literally “Cold Water”, is the coastal neighbourhood on the southern side of Vlorë, named after 32 freshwater springs that rise at sea level.
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Where to stay in Vlorë: the best areas, and why locals swim in Uji i Ftohtë
For most travellers, the best area to stay in Vlorë is Uji i Ftohtë, the stretch locals call Lungomare 2: clearer water, beaches nearby and quieter nights.
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Himare travel guide: coastal layers of history, landscape and things to do in Himara
Himarë ranges from mountain to sea: Kalaja e Himarës, Porto Palermo’s castle and Cold War tunnels, Spile Cave, the village of Pilur and Livadhi beach.
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Valza Boutique Hotel in Vlorë: a family-run base for slow travel
A family-run 4-star boutique hotel in Uji i Ftohtë, Vlorë, built for slow travel: one base, the nearest beach about 300 metres away, Eden by Valza on the roof.
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Vuno, Albania: a stone village suspended between mountain and sea
Vuno is a stone village on the Albanian Riviera, set between Mount Çika and the Ionian Sea, built almost entirely from local limestone.
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