Boat trips
Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park: The Complete Guide from Vlora
Everything you need to know about Albania's first marine park: what to see on the Karaburun Peninsula and Sazan Island, how to get there from Vlora and the best time to go.
Albania & Vlora Travel Blog
Local tips for your holiday in Vlora and southern Albania: beaches, boat trips, history, food and how to get around, from the team that sails the bay every day.
Boat trips
Haxhi Ali Cave: Visiting Albania's Largest Sea Cave
The legend of the pirate Haxhi Ali, how to visit the cave on the Karaburun Peninsula by boat from Vlora, and what to expect inside.
Boat trips
Sazan Island: From Secret Military Base to Day-Trip Destination
The story of Sazan, Albania's largest island: Venetian, Italian and Cold War history, the bunkers and tunnels, and how to visit it on a boat trip from Vlora.
Vlora guide
12 Best Things to Do in Vlora, Albania (Local Guide)
From the Independence Monument and Kanina Castle to boat trips, flamingos and the Llogara Pass, here are the best things to do in Vlora, written by locals.
Vlora guide
The 10 Best Beaches near Vlora (and How to Reach Them)
From sandy city beaches to boat-only coves in the Karaburun Marine Park and the Riviera beaches beyond Llogara, here is our local guide to the best beaches near Vlora.
Travel tips
How to Get to Vlora: Airports, Buses, Ferries & Driving
The easiest ways to reach Vlora, from Tirana airport and by bus, car or ferry from Italy, plus tips on getting around the city and to the port.
Travel tips
What to Pack for a Boat Trip in Albania (Checklist)
A simple checklist for a full-day boat trip from Vlora: what to wear, what to bring for swimming and snorkelling, and how much cash you need on board.
Albania travel
One Week in Southern Albania: A Road-Trip Itinerary Starting in Vlora
A 7-day road trip through southern Albania, from Vlora and the Karaburun boat trip over the Llogara Pass to the Riviera, Ksamil, Butrint, Gjirokastër and Berat.