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Shijak

Municipality in Durrës, Albania

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Overview

Shijak (definite Albanian form: Shijaku) is a town and a municipality in Durrës County, west-central Albania, with a total population of 28,000 (2011).

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Erzen River
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You can take a walk by the Erzen River and enjoy take a bath in the river.
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Where to eat, drink and stay

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Gjepali Agrotourism
Gjepali Agrotourism is run by one of the best Albanian chefs, Fundim Gjepali, a local who returned after a long stay in Italy to invest in his motherland. Here you can enjoy traditional food of Central Albania mixed with the Mediterranean cuisine.
Hours
Daily 09:00-00:00
Address
Gjepalaj Shijak, Durres 2014 Albania
Phone
+355 68 905 8888
Website
agroturizemgjepali.com
Auto Grill Bosnja
At this restaurant you can enjoy some traditional Bosnian specialities.
Hours
Open 24 hours
Address
SH2, km 7

Getting there and around

Getting there

The closest airport to reach Shijak is the Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza located in the capital, Tirana. There is no bus directly from the airport to Shijak, but you can take a cab.

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Getting around

Shijak is a small city, and the best way to get to see it is by walking.

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UnderstandThe small city of Shijak is 11 km from Durrës, and 31 km from Tirana.

Get inThe closest airport to reach Shijak is the Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza located in the capital, Tirana. There is no bus directly from the airport to Shijak, but you can take a cab.

Get aroundShijak is a small city, and the best way to get to see it is by walking.

DoShijak is surrounded by beautiful surrounding rolling hills with trails lush with greenery alongside the Erzen River where you can walk or bike.

BuyIn the countryside and the city, you can buy fresh food from the nearby villages.

EatDue to its mix population and influence of different cultures , you can enjoy some really good food in Shijak.

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