Durres, Durres, Durres County
Durres is the largest port and second largest city on the Adriatic Sea in western Albania, with both modern and ancient appeal. With both Roman and Byzantine heritage, the amphitheatre is a remnant of the city's defences dating back 1500 years, and inland there is the castle to visit as well as the Archaeological museum. Durres has many coastal retreats and wonderful beaches, beach bars, restaurants and water sports opportunities, it is a great place to visit in summer and there are accommodation options for everyone's taste and budget.