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Vlorë, Albania

Vlorë (Greek: Aulón - Αυλών) is one of the oldest cities of Albania. It was founded by Ancient Greeks in the 6th century BC and named Aulón. Its name, still used today in Greece, means valley. It is the second largest port city of Albania, after Durrës, with a population of about 94,000 (2008 estimate). The city of Vlorë is at some distance from the port.

Charts

See Albania.

Radio Nets

• Albanian Coast Guard - VHF 11

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Local Weather

See Albania.

Approach and Navigation

There are no dangers in the approach other than those mentioned above.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Clearance procedures here are more relaxed then in Sarandë and Durrës. --FANEROMENI (July 2007)

Berthing Options

There are two large breakwaters perpendicular to the shoreline and at some large distance between them. This construct is the harbour. There were a number of craft, all moored side-to, on the two breakwaters in such a way that there is almost no space between them. These craft are mostly mothballed old ships plus one or two cargo ships, unloading, and a few pilot boats.

Caution: There can be some sunken craft in the harbour.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

The only marina in Albania is Orikum.

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Yacht Repairs and Services

None.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

None.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

?

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

• Wikipedia - Vlorë at the Wikipedia

See also Albania

References & Publications

See Albania.

Comments

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Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• June 2007 FANEROMENI

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Contributors to this page
Names: Lighthouse, FANEROMENI

Contributors to this page
Names: Lighthouse, FANEROMENI

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