Fier

Fier County is a county located in southwestern Albania. The Fier County borders the Tirana County in the north, Elbasan County in the northeast, Berat County in the east, Gjirokastër County in the southeast, Vlorë County in the south and the Adriatic Sea in the west.

Only twelve kilometers away from Fier you will find Apollonia, one of the two most important ancient Illyrian colonial settlements in present-day Albania. It was founded in 600 BC on a hill near the sea, and near what was then the course of Vjosë river by Ancient Greek settlers from Corfu and Corinth. At the time before the changes in land formation and the Adriatic coastline caused by an earthquake in the 3rd century AD, the harbor of Apollonia could accommodate as many as 100 ships. If you are planning to visit Fier, there are also other spots you can’t miss visiting. The National Divjake - Karavasta Park is unique in Albania and is the perfect place to take photos of rare species.  Other attractions around the county are The Bylis Archaeological Park, Seman Beach, The hills of Ardenica and the Ardenica Monastery. Ancient monasteries, grand archeological parks, remote lagoons, and the beautiful Adriatic coast are what you will find in Fier.