Vlora

By Air
Vlora does not have an airport yet. It is in the process of building one, which is expected to open by 2025. For now, you can reach the city from Tirana International Airport.

By Bus, and Van
Starting from Tirana, you can opt for the $9 shuttle, which takes just under two hours. Alternatively, you have the option of taking a taxi for around $60, and it will get you there in under 90 minutes.

By Ferry
There are daily ferries to Italy.

Public Transportation
The local bus is just EUR 35 cents.

By Bicycle
Vlorë is a great city for walking and cycling as it’s remarkably flat and has wide sidewalks and dedicated cycling lanes.

By Taxi
Taking a taxi in Vlore its very easy and you have a lot of options. We recommend taking eco taxis such as Greentaxi, LuxTaxi, Bluetaxi because they offer convenient and cheaper options for getting around Tirana. They do not have an app but you can WhatsApp them or call them, and they will answer very quickly.

By Car
If you want to rent a car you can choose from both multinational and local companies. Europcar, Avis, etc.

Sea Food
Seafood Salad, Grilled Octopus, Seafood Risotto, Fried Shrimps. You can also book the mussel tour for a mussel tasting and a boat trip over the lake.

Meat
Apart from the seafood and fish, Vlora is known for its meat specialty, called “mish ne hell” in Albanian. When in Vlora, you can see many traditional restaurants specialising in meat dishes.

Fish and Vegetables
When visiting restaurants in Vlora, you may find a variety of sea fish baked with a mix of vegetables.

Raki
An Albanian traditional drink, made of fruits such as plums and walnuts. However, grapes are the most common.

Here is a small selection of restaurants we can recommend:

• Te Fabio
• Taverna Te Saçi
• The Yacht Restaurant
• El Mar Restaurant

QTU Shopping Center

Located at the roundabout in Skela, Vlore, QTU is a shopping destination with diverse options. It’s a favorite for both locals and visitors, offering everything from fashion trends to everyday essentials. It’s a bit smaller than the Tirana mall but provides a similar shopping experience.

Vlora is a very reasonably priced city by international standards. When you join the expats in Vlora, these are the types of expenses you can expect.

• 1-bedroom apartment in the city center: €300
• 1-bedroom apartment outside of the city center: €210
• 3-bedroom apartment in the city center: €430
• One-way ticket on local public transport: €0,40
• Meal for 1 at an inexpensive restaurant: €8
• 3-course meal for 2 people at a mid-range restaurant: €35
• Large draught domestic beer in a bar or restaurant: €2.5
• Regular cappuccino in a cafe or restaurant: €1.5
• Loaf of white bread from a supermarket: €0,70

These figures were updated in February 2024.

As Vlora is a small city, you might not expect too many parks, unlike in Tirana. The city does offer, however, as you may expect, a great variety of beaches.

Park in the Boulevard
It is a small park located in the Skele neighbourhood, where many retirees go for a walk and chill in the afternoon.

Llogara National Park
While it is far from Vlora Center, this is the biggest park in Vlora. A car is a must to go there. It has a breathtaking view, plus it offers very traditional restaurants.