A road trip planned by Charlotte Groom over 9 days with 23 stops.
Countries: ALB
From 2024-06-29T23:00:00.000Z to 2024-07-07T23:00:00.000Z
Ruga Nene Tereza, Rinas, Albania
Arrival 19:05Transport to accommodation: 30-minute drive to the city centre. Shuttle bus to Skanderbeg Square. Called Rinas Express, about every hour 8 AM -11 PM, 300 LEK (2.60 USD). Taxi, expect to pay between 20 – 25 USD.
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Accommodation: areas - Zona 1, Blloku, Tregu Çam, and 21 Dhjetori Dinner: Artigiano at VillaL’Osteria Restaurant (pasta)Happy belly (juices)Komiteti Cafe (looks cool, outdoors)Tartuf Shop (Truffle)
Ruga Nene Tereza, Rinas, Albania
Some morning time in Tirana?Collect car: AM On the road by:
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Stay one night
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Bogovë, Albania
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Pretty beaches and historic hillside town. More spenny than Himare. Parking:
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Head here in the morning
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Rough Arrival time: Parking:Accommodation: Dinner: 2 bays: One has many hotels and restaurants, and the other is quieter as it’s still in development.
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Day in Himare? Beautiful beach destination, considerably cheaper than Dhermi. Pop to Dhermi for sunset?
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Porto Palermo, Albania
[could skip this?]If you have time, incredible Castle Palermo. On a peninsula overlooking the most beautiful blue ocean.Hour or so. Nearby free parking, walk to castle, info inside, views from roof, beach below it for a cooling dip. Entry Fee: 300 Lek (2.5 EUR or 3 USD)
Rruga Plazhi, Borsh, Albania
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Blue Eye pool, crystal clear pool, perfect for swimming, cold.15-minute walk from the parking spot.Arrive as early as possible in the morning to avoid the summer crowds.Allow for 2 hours at the Blue Eye to relax, have a swim, and enjoy walking through nature.Entrance fee: 50 LEK (0.50 USD)
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[could cut this out - get on the road again for the coast] Day in UNESCO town? The most beautiful thing of all is the scenery; the town is surrounded by mountain ranges and towering ridges.
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Either this OR Berat?Stay centrally in Gjirokaster, within the old town which sits high on the hill with beautiful views. Ottoman style town and fortress. Get here early-ish so have afternoon in the town?Parking: Accommodation: Dinner:
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Leave by: [AM, early]
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Arrive roughly: Drop off car at airport: Transport to accommodation: 30mins if in taxi, about 30EUR Most sites are around Skanderbeg Square. Walkable. Try to fit in a gallery? Bunk’Art 2 is open Sun-Thu from 9:30 AM till 6 PM and till 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Free walking tour starts from the Opera house at Skanderbeg Square, 6PM. Blloku Area - lively. Accommodation: Dinner:
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Accommodation: Areas - Zona 1, Blloku, Tregu Çam, and 21 Dhjetori
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Flight home 10:45Airport for 08:45
29 Jun 2024 - 7 Jul 2024