19 Oct 2026
Getting Around Albania: Buses, Furgons, Taxis and Trains
Buses, furgons, taxis and the state of Albania’s trains: a practical guide to getting around Albania, and when a car, a driver or a tour makes more sense.
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Durrës is Albania's main port and one of its oldest cities, on the Adriatic close to Tirana, and these articles cover its history and how to get there. The city has a Roman amphitheatre, a Venetian tower and a long seafront, and it is only a short drive from the capital and the airport. Our posts include a journey through the history of Durres, transfer options from Tirana airport and a practical guide to buses, furgons, taxis and trains. Another describes the unused palace beside the highway between the two cities.
19 Oct 2026
Tirana Airport to the City Centre: Every Transfer Option
Arriving at Tirana airport? Compare every way into the city centre, from the hourly airport bus and official taxis to private transfers and car hire, with tips.
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12 Dec 2025
Discover Durres: A Journey Through Albania's History
Exploring the Rich History of Durres Durres , a captivating city on the Adriatic coast of Albania , boasts a rich history that dates back thousands of years. As one of the oldest cities in Albania, Durres is a treasure.....
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24 Jul 2025
Amadeus Palace: The palace with no guests, Albania’s silent giant in gold and marble
f you are driving along the Tirana–Durrës highway, you will not be able to miss the Amadeus Palace . It rises from a flat plain of Albanian landscape like one more misplaced royal fantasy, more like still from the back.....
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