Durres – is the second largest city of Albania and we strongly suggest a stopover. Constructed in the bay that shares its name, it has a story that begins during the Greek colonisation era (627-626 B.C.) Aristotle himself praised the development of the political system of the ancient Greek colony. The Illyrians then the Romans ruled and when they fell, the Byzantine Empire took their place.
We would suggest you meet us by the harbour or in one of the partner hotels or apartments we could recommend and book for you. We will start the visit by the Roman amphitheater, the gladiator arena and the surrounding 5th century A.D. castle walls as well.
Durres has the best places to eat sea fish in the country, so do not miss the exquisite lunch in one of the many restaurants near the beach. The taste and the prices will certainly delight both your mouth and wallet. Then continue south to Kavaja Rock where Caesar and Pompeus chose to fight each other in order to win the throne of Rome. Unfortunately no sign of them is left, but the beach is also a great place to windsurf, spot beautiful Kosovo ladies and spend a night in comfortable numerous hotels and resorts.
On the way south you could choose to spend the night at Divjaka beach as well, where we can provide accommodation for you in small village houses, have dinner in the funny restaurant where the waiters proudly approach and set up your table on the back of a horse or (if a bird watching enthusiast) visit one of the few pelican communities in the Mediterranean. Do not forget your anti-mosquito in case you’re choosing to take this additional day in Divjaka.
