Vlore

Vlorë County is one of the 12 counties of the Republic of Albania with the capital in Vlorë. The county spans 2,706 square kilometers (1,045 sq mi) with a population of 188,922 people as of 2020. It borders the counties of Fier and Gjirokastër, as well as the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea.

Vlorë is geographically a mountainous county and it stretches along the Adriatic Sea and especially the Ionian Sea, forming the Albanian Riviera. The county has a coastline of 244 kilometers (152 mi). The coasts on the west are steep and rocky with green panoramic vistas and high mountains in the hinterland, including the Ceraunian Mountains. The highest point is Maja e Çikës, at 2,044 meters (6,706 ft). The northwest of the county is mostly located on the peninsula of Karaburun, with rough relief, cliffs, bays, and rocky beaches. During antiquity, the city of Vlorë was known as Aulón The city was founded as a Greek colony within the territory of Illyria. 

This county is a place of history and nature. If you plan to visit the area, keep in mind to visit the Independence Monument, Muradie Mosque, Zvernec Monastery, Kanine Castle, Museum of Historic Relics, Museum of National Independence, Llogara National Park, Ethnographic Museum, Orikum, Gijipës beach, and Lepenice Cave. Before leaving, try Byrek, the traditional Albanian pie made by the locals.