The Llogara pass above the Vlorë bay

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Vlorë in Two Days — Bay, Independence & the Pass

STARTING FROM · Vlorë · 2 days

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QUICK INFORMATION

DURATION
2 days
COUNTRY
Albania
REGION
Vlorë · Albanian Riviera
CATEGORY
Beaches & Coast

ABOUT THIS ITINERARY

The full Vlorë stay: the bay, the Independence story and the Lungomare on day one, and the great Llogara climb on day two.

THE SCHEDULE

Day by day

Day 1

The city and the bay

  1. Morning

  2. Midday

  3. Afternoon

  4. Evening

Day 2

Llogara and the coast

  1. Morning

  2. Midday

  3. Afternoon

  4. Evening

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Before you go

Season
May–October for the pass and beach days; the city day works year-round.
Transport
Day one on foot; day two needs a car or a taxi for the Llogara climb (1 hour each way).
Booking
Bay boat trips and Karaburun charters book a day ahead in season.

MAP & LOCATION

Vlorë in Two Days — Bay, Independence & the Pass

Vlorë in Two Days — Bay, Independence & the Pass, Vlorë, Albanian Riviera, Albania

40.4706, 19.4897

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FOOD & DRINK

Where to eat nearby

01

Seafront restaurants along the Lungomare — grilled fish and seafood by the water, busiest in summer evenings.

02

Traditional kitchens in the centre away from the promenade — lakror, spit-roast meats and everyday Albanian cooking at local prices.

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HOTELS & STAYS

Where to stay nearby

01

Hotels on the Lungomare promenade — beach, cafés and the evening walk from the door; the quieter southern end is the better swim base.

02

The historic centre around Flag Square — the grand-hotel atmosphere and walking distance to the monuments and the port.

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