Albania
TIPS FOR CRUISING ALBANIA
THE THREE LARGEST PORTS IN ALBANIA
SARANDE PORT
Sarande Port has berths that can hold yachts up to 180 metres in length and 11 metres in draft. The Sarande Port stands out for its favourable position as it’s next to Corfu which could be an advantage for those passengers embarking or disembarking from Corfu Airport. Thanks to its proximity to the city centre, which is just a five minutes walk away, Sarande Port offers the possibility of finding everything you need as shops, bars, restaurants and shopping centres are nearby. Arrival and departure procedures are done 24/7 all year round together with the port entry and exits.
VLORA PORT
Vlora Port offers berthing options for yachts up to 120 metres in length and 7 metres in draft. Vlora Port has wide access to the surrounding cities and it’s about an hour from Tirana International Airport.
DURRES PORT
Durres is the largest port in Albania and the place where one of the largest Marinas along the Mediterranean Sea is being built. This marina has recently started working. Durres Port can accommodate larger yachts of any size. Durres Port is located about 20 min from Tirana Airport.
SUGGESTED ANCHORING SPOTS IN ALBANIA
SARANDE ANCHORAGE
By anchoring in Saranda you can enjoy its amazing views and visit the three islands of Ksamil and Butrint with your tender. Butrint has been Inhabited since prehistoric times, being the settlement of a Greek colony, a Roman city, and a bishopric. With a period of prosperity under Byzantine administration, followed by a brief occupation of the Venetians, the city was abandoned in the late Middle Ages after the formation of marshes in the area. The archaeological remains are a repository of ruins that represent each period of the city’s development.
VLORA ANCHORAGE
Vlora is a city surrounded by two seas, the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea. Provided with closed bays of vegetation and unexplored areas, the Bay of Vlora is one of the las remaining virgin bays that can be found in the Mediterranean. If you anchor in Vlora, you can visit the Pirate Caves of Sazan island.
DID YOU KNOW THAT...?
- In the Port of Vlora you can find an helicopter landing strip, a facility that we want to offer to our guests. The rule for its use, is that helicopters coming from abroad must first do a stop in Tirana before entering Vlora. However, our agency provides you with information about all the procedures to be done so you can land directly in Vlora.
- In case you want to celebrate a special dinner in one of the most beautiful places of the city of Saranda, our agency can arrange a reservation so you can have the castle of Lekures just for you and enjoy its magical views.
- In Vlora there is one of the biggest resorts, the Marina Bay Luxury Resort & Spa.
- Our guests can stay in anchorage in front of the resort, which is located in one of the most beautiful places. It can be reached by helicopter. In this resort you can find one of largest casinos of Albania. We can provide you with everything you need in a record time, even reserving the restaurant or the casino just for your use.
VIP EXPERIENCES IN ALBANIA
PORTO PALERMO CASTLE EXPERIENCE (HIMARE ALBANIA)
Porto Palermo Castle is a castle located near Himarë, in southern Albania. It belongs to the bay of Porto Palermo, which is just a few kilometres south of Himarë, along the Albanian Riviera. Huffington Post ranked this ideal place as the first, among 15 Undiscovered European Destinations of the year 2014. Porto Palermo, it’s nearly an island that is connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land. The fort located in Porto Palermo served as former Soviet submarine base during the communist regime in Albania. However, nowadays it’s semi abandoned tunnel and barracks together with the stronghold walls and gates built by the powerful Ali Pasha of Ionina attract the attention of the visitors. In addition to its historical interest, you can also enjoy beaches and beautiful bays. In Porto Palermo, there is a small dock. We can provide you with information about staying in the castle or other places that you can visit in the area. In case you want to be at anchor we will give you all the necessary orientations.
The VIP experience suggested is to enjoy a private dinner in the Porto Palermo Castle, where the guests will have live music as well as some groups of dancers with traditional dances, performed by the best folkloric musicians in Albania.