Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Albania |
Next Big City |
Tirana, Brindisi (Italy) |
Next Town |
Vlora |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Type: |
Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Mole |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Part of the bay of Vlora, where the Adriatic meets the Ionian sea. Shallow access. Clear crisp waters with beautiful scenery. Lots of space on the water. Because of the natural bay, you don't really get big waves.
Type: |
Sand, Pebbles |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
No information |
Beach Users: |
No information |
Long stretches of sandy beaches, also with pebbles.
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Spring:
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Normal |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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Winter:
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Thick |
The weather is typical Mediterranean. No wetsuit needed from May to September.
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
No information |
Main Direction: |
N |
North is the main wind direction. Sideshore NNW and SSE.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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No information |
Brindisi airport (Italy) about 70 km. Mother Teresa airport Tirana, Albania about 100 km, Corfu Island about 100 km. Get to Vlora, then to the northwest and just north of the new port, about 4 km from Vlora center.
Rules |
No information |
Vlora is a busy city port with loads of shops, restaurant, bars and clubs. Busiest night life time July to August.