Albanian Adriatic Sea Coast
Albanian Adriatic Sea Coast | |
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Coordinates: 40°20′10″N 19°27′46″E / 40.33611°N 19.46278°E | |
Location | Adriatic Sea in Albania Balkan Peninsula |
Dimensions | |
• Length | 274 kilometres (170 mi) |
The Albanian Adriatic Sea Coast (Albanian pronunciation: [brɛˈɡdɛ:ti adriˈa:tik] — Albanian: Bregdeti Adriatik) stretches in the south-eastern Adriatic Sea beginning at the Gulf of Drin in the north, across the port cities of Shëngjin, Durrës, and Vlorë, to the Bay of Vlorë in the south, where the Albanian Riviera as well as the Albanian Ionian Sea Coast begins.
Albania is geographically located in Southern and South-eastern Europe within the Balkan Peninsula. It borders on Montenegro to the north-west, Kosovo to the north-east, North Macedonia to the east, Greece to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. The total length of the coastline is approximately 274 kilometres (170 mi), 178 kilometres (111 mi) of which are taken up by white sandy beaches and the remaining by different landforms.[1][2][3]
The
.At different times, numerous ancient people, most notably the Illyrians[5][6] and later the Ancient Greeks and Romans, have established significant settlements around the shores. They were considerably influenced by their direct proximity to the sea because it provided routes for trade, colonization and war, as well as food; the Via Egnatia, that crossed through the mountains of Albania, was at that time among the most significant routes in the Roman Empire.
The coastline is populated by more than 1.5 million people. The
Environment
Geography
Albania is geographically located on the
The Albanian Ionian Sea Coast is known for its rugged natural beauty, with rocky highlands and a great marine life, while the Albanian Adriatic Sea Coast consist of sandy beaches and shallow coastal waters hosting a great wildlife. Administratively, the Albanian Adriatic coast is shared between the counties of Shkodër in the north, Lezhë, Durrës, Tirana, Fier and Vlorë in the south.
The Albanian Adriatic Sea Coast begins from the
Biodiversity
In terms of phytogeography, the Albanian Adriatic Sea Coast belongs to the Illyrian province of the Circumboreal Region within the Boreal Kingdom. It falls entirely within the Illyrian deciduous forests terrestrial ecoregion of the Palearctic Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub biome. The special environmental circumstances and the millennial human activity on the territory of the coast determine the rich variety of species, populations and ecosystems, many of which are with conservation significance.
The Albanian Adriatic portion features contrasting
Stretching in the southeastern
The coast is famous for wildlife watching and nesting sea turtles are one of the region's highlights. Its beaches provide nesting sites for several species of endangered sea turtles, namely the hawksbill, leatherback, green sea and loggerhead sea turtle.[15][16][17][18] As well as turtles, the sea life consist of several species of sharks, dolphins and whales. The cuvier's beaked whale and sperm whale are common along the coast. The dolphin species found along the entire coastline are represented by the striped dolphin, risso's dolphin and common bottlenose dolphin.[19][20]
The vast and diverse coast is home to an incredibly rich diversity of
The protected areas of Albania are a biodiversity treasure, containing a wide range of geographical and climatic diversity. Different categories of protected areas have been established alongside the coast. Divjakë-Karavasta National Park, the only national park in the Albanian Adriatic coast, is very picturesque and harbors several endangered species, that makes it a very popular place indeed.
Encompassing the
Climate
Apart from the considerable variation in landscape, it makes for a wide range of climate types. The
Climate data for Durrës | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 11.4 (52.5) |
12.5 (54.5) |
14.9 (58.8) |
18.3 (64.9) |
22.6 (72.7) |
26.5 (79.7) |
28.7 (83.7) |
28.8 (83.8) |
26.0 (78.8) |
21.4 (70.5) |
16.6 (61.9) |
13.3 (55.9) |
20.1 (68.1) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 8.1 (46.6) |
9.0 (48.2) |
10.9 (51.6) |
14.0 (57.2) |
18.1 (64.6) |
21.8 (71.2) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.9 (75.0) |
21.2 (70.2) |
17.2 (63.0) |
13.0 (55.4) |
9.9 (49.8) |
15.9 (60.6) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 4.8 (40.6) |
5.6 (42.1) |
6.9 (44.4) |
9.7 (49.5) |
13.6 (56.5) |
17.2 (63.0) |
19.0 (66.2) |
19.0 (66.2) |
16.5 (61.7) |
13.0 (55.4) |
9.5 (49.1) |
6.5 (43.7) |
11.8 (53.2) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 132 (5.2) |
107 (4.2) |
99 (3.9) |
81 (3.2) |
68 (2.7) |
41 (1.6) |
26 (1.0) |
36 (1.4) |
71 (2.8) |
112 (4.4) |
160 (6.3) |
131 (5.2) |
1,064 (41.9) |
Source: [33] |
Economy
Tourism
Tourism is considered one of the largest industries in the economy of Albania.[34] It has significantly increased since following the fall of communism in the country.[35] The country has a rich historical and cultural heritage and natural beauty varying from clear turquoise waters fringed by sandy and rocky beaches to contrasting mountainous interior. The coastline has a well-preserved natural ecosystem that can boast a unique combination of a diverse climate and landscape.
As
Beach vacations, particularly for domestic and foreign visitors from different countries, are also central to the local tourism industry. Most beach resorts are located especially along the coastline of
The heritage tourism is focussed on specific interest on the history of Albania, such as the architectural heritage of ancient civilizations such as the Illyrians, Ancient Greeks and Romans in Albania. Besides the churches, mosques, forts and historical buildings, the most popular heritage tourism attractions are the remains of the ancient city of Apollonia, the ancient fortress of Rozafa and the amphitheatre of Durrës.
Transport
The Albanian Adriatic Sea Coast is home to the three largest
Yachting is pretty recent in the country and less developed than in other countries within the Mediterranean Sea. Porto Albania will be after its complementation, the first marina destination in Albania for both national and international yachting and charter.[40] It will be located between the city of Durrës and the national park of Divjakë-Karavasta.
See also
- Adriatic Sea
- Geography of Albania
- Biodiversity of Albania
- Important Bird Areas in Albania
- Albanian Ionian Sea Coast
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