What to See in Vlorë, Albania

Vlorë is a region in southwestern Albania that stretches along the Ionian and Adriatic coasts, offering a mix of historic sites, coastal towns and cultural landmarks. Visitors come to explore its ancient fortifications, religious buildings and monuments that tell the story of Albania’s independence.

Neywo provides a free audio guide for the region, covering 3 cities, 17 narrated places and 1 walking tour, with narration available in 11 languages.

Explore the towns of Vlorë

Himarë

In Himarë the audio guide highlights six narrated places: Porto Palermo Fortress, St. Mary’s Church, the town of Himarë itself, Kështjella e Himarës (Himarë Castle), Shën Mërisë and Dhërmi. Each stop tells a short story about the site as you walk past it.

Sarande

Sarande features four narrated locations: St. George’s Monastery, the centre of Sarandë, Lëkurësi Fortress, Forty Saints Monastery and the nearby village of Bistricë. The guide shares details about each monument when you reach it.

Vlora

Vlora offers eight narrated spots, including the ancient walls of Aulon (Muret e Aulonës Antike), the National Museum of Independence (Muzeu Kombëtar i Pavarësisë), the Independence Monument and Vlora City Hall. The narration explains the historical significance of each site as you approach.

Experience Vlorë with Neywo

Download the Neywo app to enjoy the free audio guide while you explore the region at your own pace. The app provides one walking tour that leads you through the 17 narrated places across Himarë, Sarande and Vlora. As you reach each site, the app plays a short story in your chosen language, with no group, no schedule and no need to follow a fixed route.

For more information about Albania, visit the country page, or dive deeper into each town: Himarë, Sarande and Vlora.

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