Dërmenas Travel Guide

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Founded in 588 BC, Apollonia was a significant trading port and cultural centre for about 50,000 people, many of whom settled here from nearby Corfu. Today the site is still undergoing excavation so there isn't tons and tons to see. This particular building isn't original to the site but was made from materials found on the site and has been modified many times since its creation as a monastery in the 13th century.
Apollonia (Ancient Greek: Ἀπολλωνία κατ᾿ Ἐπίδαμνον or Ἀπολλωνία πρὸς Ἐπίδαμνον, Apollonia kat' Epidamnon or Apollonia pros Epidamnon) was an ancient Greek city in Illyria,[1] located on the right bank of the Aous river (modern-day Vjosë). Its ruins are situated in the Fier region, near the village of Pojani, in modern-day Albania. Apollonia was founded in 588 BCE by Greek colonists from Corfu and Corinth,[2] on a site initially occupied by Illyrian tribes[3] and was perhaps the most important of the several classical towns known as Apollonia. Apollonia flourished in the Roman period and was home to a renowned school of philosophy, but began to decline in the 3rd century AD when its harbor started silting up as a result of an earthquake. It was abandoned by the end of Late Antiquity. Source: Wikipedia
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Diamond Hill

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Rruga Aleksandër Moisiu Vlorë Vlore County
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Vila Arial

Vila Arial

3 out of 5
Rruga Aleks Çaçi Vlorë Qarku i Vlorës
The price is Rp449.047 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
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Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Vlorë. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an on-site winery. Popular attractions Plazhi i Vjeter and National Museum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (84 reviews)
Our reservation was for a rooftop duplex room with a view. However, upon arrival at the hotel, we were unfortunately accommodated in a different room in a different building. We were very tired and accepted it without complaining. So, we didn't really care about the view.room clean .

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

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Valza Boutique Hotel

Valza Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Sali Vranishti Vlorë Vlorë
Stay at this hotel in Vlorë. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Lungomare ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (131 reviews)
Limited choice for breakfast for vegetarian

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Diamond Holiday Apartments Vlore

Diamond Holiday Apartments Vlore

4.5 out of 5
SH8 Vlorë Qarku i Vlorës
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Rruga Shyqyri Ali Merka Vlorë Qarku i Vlorës
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The place was absolutely gorgeous, the hosts were wonderful. All that together makes this an excellent place to check out for your next visit to Albania. I loved it.

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Arlinds Apartaments

3.5 out of 5
Rruga Aleks Çaçi Vlorë Qarku i Vlorës
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Apollonia Archeological Park

Find out about the history of Dërmenas when you take a trip to Apollonia Archeological Park. Discover the area's festivals and temples.

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