📍 City📸 Tourist Attraction

Durrës

Durrës County, Albania

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Overview

City in Albania. It lies in Albania's western lowlands near the Adriatic–Ionian coast, at its best from late spring through early autumn.

Why visit: Albanian towns pack Ottoman bazaars, Italian-era boulevards and lively café culture into a walkable centre.

Things to do

›Walk the old bazaar and main square
›Try byrek and Turkish coffee
›Visit the local castle or museum
›Watch the evening xhiro stroll

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Travel Information

Best time

April – June & September – October

Weather

Mediterranean western lowlands — hot, dry, sunny summers (28–33°C) and mild, wetter winters (8–15°C); the nearby sea stays swimmable from June into October.

Entry fee

Free to explore; museums ticketed

Hours

Open access; cafés and bazaars busiest in the evening

Est. budget

₹1,200 – ₹4,000 for the day

Duration

Half to full day

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