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Delve into Shale in Albania

Shale in the region of Vlorë is located in Albania - some 77 mi or ( 124 km ) South of Tirana , the country's capital .

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Local time in Shale is now 10:20 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Tirane " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Sarandë, Sofia, Korçë, Gjirokastër, and Skopje. While being here, you might want to check out Sarandë . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Shale ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Albania In Your Pocket - Llogara Pass

1:09 min by InYourPocketGuides
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www.inyourpocket.com The dramatic, curvy drive along the hairpin bends of the Llogora Pass (1027m) down to the Ionian Sea. In the distance you can see the Greek islands of Erikkoussa and Corfu. For mo ..

Underwater Dhermi 2009 [HD]

8:02 min by Bardhyl Hoxha
Views: 2300 Rating: 5.00

Underwater Dhermi Gusht2009 ..


Dhermi & Drymades beaches - Albania Roamingmonk's photos around Dhermi, Albania (dhermi beach)

1:36 min by TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu
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Dhermi - this is what we came for Heidiandrew's photos around Dhermi, Albania (dhermi albania)

1:06 min by TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu
Views: 1108 Rating: 5.00

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Interesting facts about this location

Vlorë District

The District of Vlorë (Albanian: Rrethi i Vlorës) is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Vlorë County. Its population of 151,314 (2010 estimate). The district has a land area of 1,609 km². It is in the south-west of the country, and its capital is Vlorë. Its population includes a Greek minority.

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Located at 40.35 19.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Tags: Districts of Albania, Vlorë County

Oricum

Oricum or Orikos (Greek: Ὤρικος or Ὠρικός) was an ancient Greek city in the northern part of Epirus, at the south end of the Bay of Vlorë. The city is an Archaeological Park of Albania.

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Located at 40.32 19.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Ancient Greek cities, Ancient Greek sites in Albania, Former populated places in the Balkans, Geography of ancient Epirus, Greek colonies in Albania, Greek colonies in Illyria, Hellenistic Albania

Vlorë County

The County of Vlorë (Albanian: Qarku i Vlorës) is one of the 12 counties of Albania. It consists of the districts Delvinë, Sarandë and Vlorë and its capital is Vlorë. As of January 1, 2010 the population of the Vlore District was estimated to be 211,773. Vlorë's western and southern edges are the shorelines of the Strait of Otranto, which separates it from the island of Corfu. The County forms the integral part of the Albanian Riviera. In the far southeast it has a small border with Greece.

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Located at 40.17 19.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Tags: Counties of Albania, Vlorë County

All Saints' Church, Himarë

All Saints' Church (Albanian: Kisha e Gjithshenjtorëve) is a church in Himarë, Vlorë County, Albania. It is a Cultural Monument of Albania.

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Located at 40.12 19.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Cultural Monuments of Albania, Vlorë County

Amantia

Amantia or Abantia was an ancient Greek polis in Epirus. It occupied an important defensive position above the Aoos river valley to the east, and on the road to the coast and the Bay of Vlorë. A Greek temple, the Aphrodite temple, a theatre, and a stadium have also been found in the city. The name for its civilians was Amantieus.

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Located at 40.38 19.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Ancient Greek cities, Ancient Greek sites in Albania, Former populated places in the Balkans, Geography of ancient Epirus, Greek colonies in Albania, Greek colonies in Illyria

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