Vlora, the gateway to the Albanian Riviera is the ideal place to chill out by the clear, blue Ionian waters and stunning olive hills. A strategic point for millenaries it has been the favourite settlement for all kinds of armies and leaders starting with the Greeks and the Romans, then a battlefield between the Normans and Byzantines, Italians and Germans during World War II and the Soviets most important Mediterranean submarine base during the Cold War era.
Beautiful, brand new hotels, houses and apartments have been constructed recently to make your stay here pleasant and unforgettable. Water sport activities could be organized as well as trekking, mountain climbing, biking, and bird watching. The region is known for its many castle ruins, churches and mosques, which will certainly satisfy your cultural appetite. And last but not least, this is the spot any tour guide worth his salt will do his utmost to show you because of the stunning, panoramic Riviera views, filled with ancient pirate settlement villages and deserted beaches. Comfort, good food, mountains, stunning, cosy bays and sun all year around are the attractions of the area. Words and images barely suffice to convey what you will experience here: Come and see it for yourself! But of course, there is always a risk… You might never want to leave again!
