Vlora: Lungomare ViewPoint - Lungomare beach - Sheshi Wilson

Vlorë sits on the Bay of Vlorë in southern Albania, where the coast turns toward the Strait of Otranto. This port city faces the Karaburun Peninsula across the bay, while Sazan Island lies near its seaward entrance. Vlorë holds a central place in Albanian public memory: on 28 November 1912, Ismail Qemali proclaimed Albania’s independence here, and the city briefly served as the seat of the first Albanian government. The 16th-century Muradie Mosque, an Ottoman-era monument in the centre, remains a marker of its older urban fabric. Promenades, beaches and ferry links give the city a maritime tempo. See how Vlorë connects with the Karaburun Peninsula and Albania’s southern coast by browsing webcams nearby.

The Pindus foothills and deep river valleys define much of Southern Albania - farming and settlement gather on valley floors, while the higher country remains lightly populated. In the interior around Çorovodë, the Osum River passes through limestone terrain and forms the Osum Canyon; farther south, the Vjosa is among the Balkans’ major rivers. Mount Tomorr rises north of this area and is an important pilgrimage site, particularly during its August Bektashi gathering. Berat provides an urban counterpoint: its historic centre is UNESCO-listed, with a hillside castle above Ottoman-era houses. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Southern Albania.

Mountain ranges define much of Albania — steep terrain has concentrated settlements and transport routes in valleys and along the coastal plain, while rivers such as the Drin support hydropower. The Albanian Alps rise in the north, and the Adriatic and Ionian coasts shape the country’s western and southern shores. Tirana is the capital and largest city, while Berat and Gjirokastër are UNESCO World Heritage cities noted for their historic urban fabric. Albania’s Mediterranean setting also appears in olive growing, coastal cuisine and cultural influences from the Balkans, the Ottoman world and Italy. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Albania’s mountains, towns and coast.