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From Berat to Shkodër, passing Durrës and Tirana, Albania

02 Dec
Mesi Bridge, near Shkoder

The road toward Tirana via Durrës Short Description. I came back to the Adriatic Sea via Durrës, where I visited the ancient fortifications and the Roman amphitheater, then the insalubrious seafront. In the evening, I arrived at Alaattin’s house in Tirana. Long Description I drove from the campground near Berat to the Adriatic Sea, to […]

From Vlorë to the Ottoman town of Berat, Albania

23 Nov
Berat Castle - traditional Ottoman house

From Vlorë to Berat Short description. I left from Vlore, crossed the town of Fier, and reached the archaeological site of Apollonia. I returned to Fier and chose the best road toward Berat, where I stayed for several days. Long Description At the Adriatic Sea, a wild wind blew at Cekodhima Camping, but it was warm […]

The Albanian coast Livadhi – Vlorë, passing Dhermi, Albania

13 Nov
Palase Beach - concrete bunkers built by the former communist dictator, Enver Hoxha

The first day going to Dhermi Short description. I drove down to Jal Beach and took a swim there, then stopped and walked around Vuno village. I walked to Gjipe Beach, and on my way back, I passed Dhermi village. At Palasë Beach, I tried to camp but eventually, I found a campground at Drymades Beach. […]