Touching down at Durrës Airport puts you right near Albania's second largest city. While the coast and port are the biggest draws, the city has antiquities and nightlife worth seeing too. Renting a scooter makes it easy to take it all in.
Durrës has been inhabited since the 7th century BC. Remnants of its past are all over, like the Roman Amphitheatre from the 2nd century AD. Wandering the cobbled streets of the Old Town, you’ll see bits of ancient walls built by the Byzantines.
The Venetian Torra Tower is a popular selfie spot. The real jewel though is Durrës Archaeological Museum. It houses artifacts from the city’s ancient days when it was called Dyrrachium.
Mosaics, busts, and statues help you visualize life centuries ago. Don’t miss the ornate sarcophagi. Durrës is also known for its beaches.
Currila Beach is popular with locals and tourists alike. The water is beautifully blue and the beach lively. Golem Beach is quieter but just as gorgeous.
Spend a day sunbathing or trying water sports. When evening hits, grab dinner at a seaside restaurant then go bar hopping. Durrës has a reputation for its nightlife.
Locals and tourists mingle at the many cafes, pubs and dance clubs pumping out music. With a scooter you can easily take day trips to nearby spots too. Berat, known as the "Town of a Thousand Windows", is a short ride away.
As is Kruja with its historic Ottoman bazaar. Wherever you go, riding a rented scooter lets you explore Durrës and surroundings on your own schedule.
