Vlore
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Vlorë, Albania
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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.
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 harbor.
Charts
See Albania.
Radio Nets
- Albanian Coast Guard - VHF 11
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Local Weather
See Albania.
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)
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
The only marina in Albania is Oricum.
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
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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
- Wikipedia - Vlorë
- See also Albania
References & Publications
See Albania.
Personal Notes
- I do not recommend visiting Vlorë by boat. It is much easier to go to Oricum, just 20 nM away, and visit Vlorë by taxi.
--FANEROMENI (July 2007)
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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