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Port of Durrës

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Port of Durrës – port, Durrës
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Port of Durrës is a port on the coast of Albania.

The nearest town is Durrës.

It lies in Durrës Bay.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.

Swell can come in from south to south-south-west (184°–192°).

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  • sheltered
  • partly
  • exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Port of Durrës for your arrival

Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.

Seabed, depth and room

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1.9 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Ashore and services

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

Within reach:

  • Epidamnos: 17 min on foot

Nearest services:

  • Restaurant (Pizza Bliss) 720 m away
  • Supermarket (Conad) 630 m away
  • Train (Durrës) 810 m away
  • Parking 600 m away

Where to go when the wind turns

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Albania by wind

More places – Durrës

Questions

Is Port of Durrës sheltered from the tramontana?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Is Port of Durrës sheltered from the sirocco?

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina near Karpen, 5.7 NM by sea.

What is the seabed at Port of Durrës?

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Can you spend the night at Port of Durrës?

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.

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