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- Port of Durres. Durres is the biggest port of Albania, situated at the northern end of the Bay of Durres, a body of water between Kalaja e Turres and Cape Durres.
- Port of Vlorë. Vlore Harbour, also called Vlone or Vlora, is located in the southern part of the country in a huge sheltered bay. It is the second largest port in the country, with two main quays handling building materials and passengers.
- Port of Sarande. Sarande lies on the southwest coast of Albania, facing Corfu Island. It is regarded as the ‘gateway to Southern Albania since it is a major entry point for tourists visiting the country by sea.
- Shengjin harbour. This is the northernmost seaport in Albania, modernised and expanded in the 1970s-80s during the communist period in the country. It operated as a commercial and fishing harbour at that time.
2 days ago · The use of tugboats in the port is mandatory. The city is located on Albania's central coast, approx 33 km (21 mi) west of Tirana. The municipality covers a total area of 338 km2 (131 mi2) and has population over 200,000.
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Mar 26, 2024 · Outbound laden tank vessels are not required to use escort tugs once they have safely cleared the breakwater. Arrangements should be made via the vessel agent, tug company,or appropriate pilot service to ensure compliance with these regulations.
- Bill Wolfe
- What Is Sailing Albania Like
- Entering and Exiting Albania by Boat
- Anchoring in Albania
- Marinas in Albania
- Sea Mines When Sailing Albania
- The Best Route For Sailing Albania
- More Tips and FAQs For Sailing Albania
The food is great, it is very cheap. The scenery, especially in the south is very beautiful. Most of the people are very friendly, and it is not at all crowded with sailors as it is in nearby sailing destinations like Greece and Croatia. However, there are a number of challenges that can outweigh these positives. Entering and exiting Albania, or in...
Arriving in or leaving Albania by boat means you will be required to check in or check out with the border police and the harbour master. Unlike other countries where it is conventional to take care of this process yourself, in Albania you are generally required to use the services of a yachting agent. You need to make contact with an agent at your...
Perhaps the most frustrating thing about sailing in Albania is that the authorities do not seem to allow anchoring in the northern part of the country until as far down as Vlorë. While our agent who helped us check in in Shëngjin assured us that we should “feel free” in Albania to stop and anchor anywhere we like, there are many reports of sailors ...
Unfortunately, there aren’t any dedicated yacht marinas in Albania, although one is currently under construction in Orikum. Some ports, such as the one in Shëngjin and Vlorë may offer overnight mooring for vessels checking in or out of the country but are without even basic services. There are however makeshift marinas in several ports along the Al...
Albania, like much of Europe, was mined during the Second World War. It was also potentially mined again during the Yugoslavian period. The idea that the coast is mined pervades discussion of sailing Albania today and minefields have been included in many navigational charts. It is difficult to find conclusive information online about the state of ...
We sailed to Albania from Montenegro in the north. We sailed first to the port of Shëngjin, then onto Durres, Vlorë, Himarë, and finally Sarandë, where we checked out. If I sailed Albania again, I would sail from south to north. The south is more beautiful. It is a better setup for sailors, has better-established check-in procedures, and is more we...
Below are some common questions asked when sailing Albania. If we left anything out, please let us know.
Aug 2, 2023 · Planning sailing in Albania? Discover the harbours, anchorages and marinas in Albania available to sailors.
You should fly the Q flag on entry and be prepared to show valid passports, the boat's registration and insurance documentation, a radio operator certificate and a crew list (including names, nationality, passport numbers and role on board). A courtesy flag is also expected.
European laws mandate that truck drivers should not exceed 9 hours of driving per day, ensuring their safety and the safety of others on the road. During the ferry's journey, the driver can comfortably rest, making this travel time count towards their mandatory daily rest.
