DURRES

One of Albania’s oldest cities and the country’s main sea port, Durres lies on a small peninsula on the coast of the Adriatic Sea.

The city is well known as a beach resort with wonderful sand and warm sea water.

Places to visit

2nd Century Ampitheatre
Located in Durres, approximately 40 minutes from Tirana, this is the largest amphitheatre in the Balkans. It is possible to enter the vaults below the seats and see the tunnel through which the gladiators entered the arena, and the pens where lions were kept. There is also an early Christian crypt with a rare wall mosaic of saints and angels.

Also see Tirana “places to visit”.

Places to Stay

Kla & Xhu Resort

Located 46 km from Tirana airport, Kla & Xhu resort is an ideal location for a summer holiday with the unique blend of the Adriatic Sea, evergreen pines and modern architecture.

Facilities include: hotel, villas, apartments, three outdoor pools (including children’s pool), bars, restaurants, summer discos and entertainment, playground, supermarket, parking, electronic games and internet café, drugstore and fitness centre.

Villa Sara Hotel – comfortably furnished with satellite tv, air conditioning, internet access, laundry service, room service and breathtaking views of thesea and pine trees or relaxing views of the swimming pools. The hotel has a comfortable and tastefully furnished restaurant with a terrace covered by a wooden pergoda. The restaurant offers a wide choice of cuisine as well as cocktails, wines and spirits from the bar.

Villas – Two bedrooms, dining area, satellite tv, air conditioning, fully equipped kitchenette, two washrooms, two balconies and a flower garden. Laundry service available every five days.

Apartments – One or two bedrooms, dining area, tv, air conditioning, fully equipped kitchenette, two washrooms, two balconies.

Prices from £25 per person per night on a bed and breakfast basis.

Mali I Robit Golem Resort


To view please click on the MAK Albania link on the homepage.

Prices from £40 per person per night on a half board basis.