Place to Visit: Fieri

Gateway to Ancient Apollonia

Western Albania, Albania

Fieri is a small town located close to the Adriatic west coast of Albania. Although the town itself does not hold any real attraction for travellers, it does have a good hotel and makes an ideal overnight stop for anyone with a special interest wishing to explore the nearby ancient site of Apollonia in depth or perhaps the monastery at Ardenica.

Great Reasons To Visit

  • Ideal base for travellers with a very keen interest in archaeology planning to spend a few days exploring nearby Apollonia in depth.

Background

A largely industrial town, it was built during the communist period.

Relaxing

There are several local cafés in Fieri - ideal for watching everyday Albanian life.

Fieri

There are several interesting places only a short drive away from Fieri. The ancient site of Apollonia is the main attraction in the region. The ancient Illyrian city of Byllis is also in reasonably close reach.

Ardenica Monastery

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Western Albania, Albania

Working monastery dating back to 1474 with Church of St Mary decorated with frescoes.

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Byllis

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Western Albania, Albania

A vast site overlooking the River Vjosa - capital of an ancient Illyrian kingdom.

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Divjaka Beach

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Western Albania, Albania

A small beach resort pleasantly situated in ancient forest.

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Karavasta Lagoon

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Western Albania, Albania

Wetland area renowned for its birdlife – in particular the endangered Dalmatian pelican.

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