Vlora Marina, the project that completes the infrastructure for a year-round tourism

Not simply the city of Vlora, but in general coastal tourism in our country
has a seasonal tourism which lasts mostly until October, depending on the climatic conditions. It is often discussed about a season that lasts throughout the year, but in order to have such tourism there is also a need for a proper infrastructure that
facilitates the movements of tourists who want to visit our coast as well as the addition of accommodation structures.

Vlora Marina is the project that aims to turn the city of Vlora into a center
not only seasonal but visitable all year round. With a marine for berthing yachts, with the promenade along the marine where various services meet the demands of visitors within all service standards. Vlora Marina is expected to fill what is missing in the country’s tourism. But with the new project, the visitors of the marine will also require other complementary services, and this is precisely why
there is a need for more hotel capacities.

According to tourist agencies, the city of Vlora continues to be attractive for both local and foreign tourists. Every year there are more requests for hotels from foreign tourists who prefer to visit our country attracted by the coast, natural beauty, history and local cuisine. By achieving this necessary infrastructure, such as the harbor for berthing yachts and meeting the accommodation requirements
within the standards, the city of Vlora, and not only, is intended to become a destination in the winter season as well.

Vlora Marina, the tourism project that will reshape country’s tourism

Vlora Marina is the latest tourism project that is expected to be added to the city of Vlora, with the main aim of bringing a reshape of tourism, not only in this area but throughout the whole country. What is this project about? Vlora Marina is organized into several main areas: The tourism port designed as a world-class Marina with 438 berths for yachts and mega yachts. Lungomare will be a promenade that will expand along the seaside uniting the existing promenade with the sandy beach and service units along the promenade with shops, bars, restaurants and various spaces for entertainment. Each of these areas consists of its own purpose, but combined together they form a destination that will offer customers a lively environment where they can choose between several amenities and services to enjoy with their friends or family.

In view of its strategic positioning, Vlora Marina will offer the possibility of exploring the Albanian coast to foreign tourists who will choose our country to visit. Until now, this alternative did not exist and this caused Albania to lack the chance of being on the map of destinations for this category of tourists. Soon, Vlora Marina will not only position country tourism in this perspective, but will also affect economic development.

Vlora Marina , a rendezvous to everyone

Soon, a brand new urban development will be attached to the city of Vlora, a world – class
destination that integrates lifestyle with various services. Vlora Marina is the tourism port which
will redefine not only tourism in this city but also in the country, giving Albania a key role on the
map of elite tourism.
Vlora Marina is conceptualised as a marine where yachts will be located in our country, with the
intention of exploring the untouched beauties of the Adriatic and Ionian coast.
The newest project does not only consist of the marine, but it also includes a promenade along it,
hotels, numerous service units, parks and the Plazza. Considering its unique location by the sea,
this stunning development sets a new standard by offering customers a vibrant environment
where they can choose from several amenities and services to enjoy with their friends or family.
This is a destination for every season, as interesting and meaningful as the most famous similar
projects in Europe with a surprising range of possibilities already in the heart of the
Mediterranean Sea. Thanks to its strategic positioning, Vlora Marina will offer many different
options for exploring the Albanian coast, opening up endless opportunities both in terms of
tourism development and the impact it will have on the Albanian economy.

Enjoy Vlora along the year, Vlora Marina, the project that will revitalize tourism

You can enjoy the city of Vlora both during the summer, but also during the winter season.
Vlora Marina, the new tourism port is expected to rank it in the list of tourist cities along the
year. The most challenging venture in itself, promises a large modern marine, where tourist
vessels, from yachts and megayachts , will be berthed. According to Ervin Bacaj, who
manages this project, the Marine will have international standards, but the real innovation will
be the diverse services that will be offered in the premises regardless of the seasons. In Vlora
Marina, there will also be spaces for cultural and artistic activities in every period, and its
functionality will be intertwined with the development of the area.

"Citizens will have the opportunity to stop at the Marine, and furthermore, go with a specific
goal and become part of the events that are organized there. Services such as bars and
restaurants, but also all others, will be available throughout the year to anyone who frequents
the south coast" – says the Project Manager.

According to Ervin Bacaj, this tourism port will be at the same level as the marines in
Europe’s different countries and those in the neighboring countries. Everything is feasible if
we consider that the total value of the investment will be ALL 2.8 billion, spread over three to
four years, while the income it will bring to the city's economy when it starts operating will be
considerable.

Vlora Marina, not only a modern marina but also increasing employment

About 20 million Euros of income per year are expected to be added to Vlora economy, thanks to the marine that this city will soon have. Vlora Marina is the project that will replace the industrial port and fundamentally change this reality.

The designers have stipulated a capacity of about 450 berths while the country’s Prime Minister has promised a modern marine which will have world class standards. Yachts and mega-yachts, ships and cruises will be berthed there in accordance with world practices, besides the variety of support services, such as hotel, bar and restaurant, gastronomy, gym and of course the beach, which will be offered to
conclude the experience of tourists who will choose Vlora for vacation. Also, all this investment will interpret into increased employment and income for the area. Currently, the industrial port of Vlora is in a poor condition, with backward infrastructure and minimal people and goods volume traffic. Its existing condition has turned into an obstacle for the use of the full tourism potential of our coast. While with the latest investment, Vlora Marina will soon become the gateway to
our country for the most popular tourist itineraries, placing Albania on the map of elite tourism.

Vlora tourism through challenges and the necessity for a more international standard Marine

As in many countries around the world, tourism in Albania is considered as an important source
of income and employment generation. In our country, tourism is undergoing a stabilized and
qualitative progress. This also given the fact that Albania is strategically positioned to meet the market's demands, focusing on tourism in 365 days of the year. One of the cities that empowers it with all the potential it carries is the coastal city of Vlora, which for years has become an in-
vogue destination thanks to its historical and cultural attractions. The city offers a large number of services, hotels and restaurants with the object of attracting as many local and foreign tourists as possible. However, one of the challenges of the development of the tourism sector in Albania and especially in Vlora, is the lack of a marine that meets the international parameters to welcome
more and more foreign tourists who choose to visit our country with their yachts. The construction of a marine in Vlora would solve this impasse and bring a new boost to tourism. As reported by the head of the Vlora Marina project, Ervin Bacaj, this is a very important step not only for Vlora but also for the country. Bacaj explains that a new marine would develop the area, thanks to the endless possibilities of balancing the tourist offer and services, improving the standard of living, increasing employment in the tourism sector, increasing income from tourist services and mitigating the poverty in these areas. Building a marine with international parameters has a chain-effect impact on a greater level. Taking into account the best examples throughout the continent, a modern yacht port will be the gateway of our country for the most popular tourist itineraries. Likewise, as regards the project leader, this investment requires responsibility and a will to build on every parameter as well as to give the country another asset that will contribute to the tourism sector, currently the most important in our country.

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