Shengjin
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Shëngjin, Albania
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Shëngjin is a port of entry to Albania. Shëngjin (Albanian pronunciation: [ʃənˈɟin]; Albanian for St. John, Italian: San Giovanni di Medua) is a coastal town in the Lezha District, northwestern Albania. Located at 41°49′N 19°36′E, Shëngjin has a population of approximately 8,000 citizens. Shëngjin is a growing destination site, well known for its beaches and resort accommodations. Shëngjin is one of many cities within the District of Lezhë and is home to one of Albania's entry ports, Port of Shëngjin.
Background
Nearest town is Lezhë (Albanian: Lezha or Lezhë, Albanian pronunciation: [ˈlɛʒə]; Italian: Alessio, Greek: Λισσός, Lissòs) is a city in northwest Albania, in the district and county with the same name. It is located at 41.79°N 19.65°E and has a population of about 27,500 (2009 est). In ancient history it was an ancient Greek colony named Lissus. The latter is an Archaeological Park of Albania.
Charts
See Albania.
Radio Nets
- Albanian Coast Guard - VHF 11
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Weather
See Albania.
Approach from the south straightforward
Depths shown on charts ( including Navionics ) are less than actual, due to recent / current dredging activities
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Call Harbour Master on VHF Channel 71 for permission to enter port
Agent will arrange formalities with Harbour Master, Police and Customs
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Submit Marina details.
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None seen.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Tanker seen delivering diesel to fishing boats
- Water
- No water available
- Electricity
- No electricity available - workmen seen using generators or very long leads to domestic supplies
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Grocery & Supply Stores
Several "minimarkets", veg shops etc along road to the right after leaving main gate.
"Big" supermarket(s) about a mile along the road.
Eateries
Many small fish / meat / pizza restaurants along road after turning right after leaving port main gate.
Rozafa Sea Food restaurant ( 100 metres to the left after leaving main gate ) particularly good, clean and cheap.
Rozafa is one of the several fishing boats owner companies; it also processes fish products for expport.
Internet/WiFi
None provided by the port, but a few internet cafes along road to the right after leaving main gate.
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
References & Publications
See Albania.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- Harbinger of Hamble, 22-25 May 2014
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