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About Durres
Albania's second largest city is known for its port and industry, a long history, a nice beach, and several archaeological curios.
Durres is the second largest city and a municipality of Albania. It is central on the coast, about 33 km (21 mi) west of the capital Tirana. It is one of the most ancient and economically significant cities of Albania. Durres is at one of the narrower points of the Adriatic Sea, opposite the Italian ports of Bari (300 km or 186 mi away) and Brindisi (200 km or 124 mi away). Durres is home to Albania's main port, the Port of Durres, and to the newest public university, the Aleksander Moisiu University.
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Hotel Boutique Vila 8
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Situated in Durrës, within 500 metres of Currila Beach and 2.2 km of Kallmi Beach, Hotel Boutique Vila 8 features accommodation with a bar and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Built in 2017, this 4-star hotel is within 2.4 km of Durres Beach and 39 km of Skanderbeg Square. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.
At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, all rooms at Hotel Boutique Vila 8 have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms have a balcony. The units have a wardrobe.
Dajti Ekspres Cable Car is 43 km from the accommodation, while Rock of Kavaje is 12 km from the property. Tirana International Mother Teresa Airport is 35 km away. Read more...
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Attractions in Durres
- Historic Center, Durres
- Beach, Durres
- Durres Amphitheatre
- Durres Theatre
- Durres Archaeological Museum
- Royal Villa of Durres
- Durres Castle
- Grand Mosque, Durres
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